Health
How hot is too ‘too hot’ for humans?
Ongoing research by Prof. Lewis Halsey and his team at the University of Roehampton, UK has identified that an upper...
Village dogs match pet dogs in reading human facial expressions
A new study, published in PeerJ Life and Environment, conducted by Dr. Martina Lazzaroni (University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna), Dr...
Bar-Ilan University study reveals disparity in quality of life among COVID-19 survivors from different ethnic groups
A new study conducted by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel has shed light on the long-term impact of COVID-19...
Health professions requiring advanced degrees have few Latinos
WASHINGTON (July 5, 2023)--Although the situation is improving, Latinos and especially Mexican Americans, remain very underrepresented in U.S. health professions...
CU Anschutz study shows vaping nicotine while pregnant may impact fetal development
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer...
Playing with kids could help improve the mental wellbeing of retirement home residents
A study conducted at a retirement home in South Africa suggests that programs promoting interaction between residents and children may...
No increase in mortality for most overweight people, study finds
Body mass index (BMI) may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors in adults, according to a new study...
Black Americans may face relatively accelerated biological aging because they tend to experience lower socioeconomic status, more neighborhood deprivation and higher air pollution than White Americans
Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287112Credit: Craig Adderley, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287112 Article Title: Contributions of neighborhood social environment and air...
Stressed for a bit? Then don’t click it, cybersecurity experts advise
RICHLAND, Wash.—Workers feeling a specific form of stress are more likely than others to become the victims of a phishing...
Treating childhood ADHD with stimulant meds not associated with increased substance use later in life, study finds
PITTSBURGH, July 5, 2023 — Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do...
Investigational three-month TB regimen is safe but ineffective, NIH study finds
The first clinical trial of a three-month tuberculosis (TB) treatment regimen is closing enrollment because of a high rate of...
Researchers map Austria’s pig trade network for the first time
The transfer of pigs from one place to another poses the risk of spreading infectious diseases. Knowing how holdings (e.g.,...
Korea University Medicine study highlights a new biomarker for major depressive disorder
In appearance, the human brain’s outermost layer, called the cortex, is a maze of tissue folds. The peaks or raised...
Fat-free mass-based dosing: A superior antibiotic regimen for newborns
Gentamicin is a common antibiotic used to treat critically ill neonates. It is water soluble and is primarily eliminated from...
Polyphenols Applications 2023 paves the way for artificial intelligence-enhanced therapeutics and space food
Artificial Intelligence, Space Food & Polyphenols: 2 Ambitious ProjectsCredit: Polyphenols Applications Artificial Intelligence, Space Food & Polyphenols: 2 Ambitious Projects...
Sheep and cattle-killing disease carriers never take a break
Bluetongue virus, an incurable cattle and sheep-killing disease, is spread by tiny flies once thought to disappear in winter. New...
Vaginal suppository containing lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women
Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women....
Aston University appoints UK’s only Regius Professor of Pharmacy
Credit: Aston University Professor Ian Wong has been appointed as Regius Professor of Pharmacy at Aston University A Regius Professorship...
Deep-learning chest radiograph model predicts mortality for community-acquired pneumonia
Leesburg, VA, June 30, 2023—According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), a deep...
Strength of JAMA and JAMA Network reflected in new Journal Impact Factors
Chicago, June 30, 2023 – JAMA and the journals in the JAMA Network are among the highest in their respective...
