August 2025

LOS ANGELES — UCLA said Thursday that it has been notified that it is losing federal research funding over alleged antisemitism, a move the chancellor called “a loss for America.”“UCLA received a notice that the federal government, through its control of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other agencies,…

A recent study from Kumamoto University reveals that matcha tea powder possesses antidepressant-like effects. The research indicates that matcha activates dopamine function in the brain, potentially alleviating depression symptoms. This effect was particularly noticeable in mice susceptible to stress, suggesting matcha’s potential as a natural mood enhancer, especially for those experiencing mental distress.