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New study in Nature Communications finds increasingly narrow peaks of collective attention over time, supporting a 'social acceleration' occurring across...

Developing a vaccine against Nipah virus

PHILADELPHIA -- Nipah virus is a type of RNA virus transmitted from animals to humans. The infection causes severe respiratory...

FDA added sugar label could be a cost-effective way to improve health, generate savings

Model estimates prevention of nearly 1 million cases of cardiometabolic disease, billions of dollars in savings in first 20 years...

Labeling added sugars content on packaged foods and beverages could lower heart disease/diabetes risk and cut healthcare costs

DALLAS, April 15, 2019 -- A label showing added sugars content on all packaged foods and sugary drinks could have...

The discrete-time physics hiding inside our continuous-time world

Credit: Santa Fe Institute Press Scientists believe that time is continuous, not discrete -- roughly speaking, they believe that it...

National poll: Most parents concerned about safety of teens using ride-sharing services

1 in 8 parents say their minor-aged teen has used a rideshare service despite rules banning it; top parent concerns...

Transparency from charities about how funds are used builds trust and increases giving

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Charitable and humanitarian organizations are increasingly tapping into a $30 billion crowdfunding market, not only to raise...

Late breaking clinical trial data at ISN World Congress of Nephrology

3 internationally significant presentations will impact kidney disease treatment Melbourne, April 15, 2019 - Three internationally significant presentations at the...

Cognitive functioning does not predict weight-loss outcome for adolescents

Adolescents with cognitive impairments and intellectual disabilities have similar weight-loss trajectories to peers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy WASHINGTON--(April 15, 2019)...

This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

USC study suggests a dose of the TRIM9 gene could decrease damage in stroke, concussion, encephalitis Could a medication someday...

Do songbirds pay a price for winter wandering?

In years when winter conditions are especially harsh, birds that depend on conifer seeds for food are sometimes forced to...

Shark bite research reveals politicians’ fishy behaviour

New book examines policymaking 'flaws' following emotional events More than a decade's worth of research has revealed how politicians manipulate...

Cancers ‘change spots’ to avoid immunotherapy

Bowel cancers can avoid being recognised by immunotherapy by switching off key molecule on surface of cells Growing mini tumours...

Applying hand rub with three steps for 15 seconds as effective at reducing bacteria as WHO-recommended 6 steps for 30 seconds

A shortened 15-second application time and a simpler three-step technique for use of alcohol-based hand rub is as effective in...

Study finds low hand hygiene compliance on ICUs

18-site US study finds healthcare workers less likely to clean their hands when moving from dirtier to cleaner tasks, increasing...

National handwashing campaign reduces incidence of Staphylococcus aureus infection in Australia’s hospitals

Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) has seen significant, sustained improvements in hand hygiene...

Staying in a hotel during travel to tropical regions is associated with contracting drug-resistant bacteria, with younger travelers aged 20-30 years at highest risk