Gold mining critically impairs water quality in rivers across Peruvian biodiversity hotspot
Study examines increased sediment levels in rivers as a result of miningCredit: Images are from NASA LandSat. Figure compiled by ...
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Hurricanes affecting Puerto Rico reveal the serious crisis the country is experiencing
An article led by Joan Benach shows how the underlying causes of the crisis in Puerto Rico stem from colonialism ...
AI for longevity and longevity policy and governance summits at King’s College London
The biogerontology research foundation announces its strategic support of two longevity-themed summits being held at King's College London on Nov. ...
nTIDE October 2019 Jobs Report: Job gains wane for Americans with disabilities
Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report-- featuring a successful model for returning people with spinal cord injury ...
Global OpenHIE community gathers to connect and learn
Addis Ababa meeting to help low resource environments advance health information exchangeCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS - The OpenHIE community will ...
International research community calls for recognition of forests’ role in human prosperity
Credit: Daniel Miller, University of Illinois URBANA, Ill. - World leaders convened for the UN Climate Summit in September amid ...
Ugandans and Kenyans in cities happy to pay for food that is more nutritious
Malnutrition remains a serious problem for many people in East Africa; poor consumers are willing to pay a premium for ...
WVU researcher to help target victims of rural sex trafficking through new mobile app
Credit: West Virginia University A West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher is developing an app to train key personnel ...
Heart attack registry to provide new insight into STEMI occurrence, treatment in India
This is the first prospective cohort study of this magnitude in the region and is already providing unique data about ...
Distributing essential medicines for free resulted in a 44% increase in adherence
Study also found some improved health outcomes with free distribution of essential medicinesCredit: St. Michael's Hospital TORONTO - A new ...
nTIDE September 2019 Jobs Report: Indicators level off for Americans with disabilities
Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report featuring National Disability Institute's work on the end goal of disability ...
Will US and China agree to win-win trade deal?
Or will they 'fight to the bitter end' to defend their respective nation's self-interests?Credit: World Scientific If you have been ...
Pitt receives $10 million to boost racial and ethnic diversity in STEM
The grant will create a network of precollege programs with accreditation standards to boost college enrollment for underrepresented studentsCredit: John ...
The transformative power of local initiatives to address environmental health inequities
Credit: MIT Press A new book details the insights learned from communities that came together to overcome long-standing and seemingly ...
Needle-free flu vaccine patch effective in early study
Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a ...
Study finds new insights on overdose rates, county segregation, and socioeconomics
New research from George Mason University finds that factors such as county poverty levels, social environment, employment rates, and racial ...
Study highlights the benefits of a US salt reduction strategy to US food industry
New research, published in The Milbank Quarterly, highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food ...
Strong family relationships may help with asthma outcomes for children
Study's findings could help pediatricians provide suggestions to families about managing their child's asthma EVANSTON, Ill. --- Positive family relationships ...
Japanese scientists embrace creepy-crawlies
Firms in Japan are changing people's perceptions about common spiders, worms and insect larvae. These seemingly unwanted creatures have unique ...
New study works with historically disenfranchised communities to combat sudden oak death
Credit: Richard C. Cobb, Noam Ross, Katherine J. Hayden, Catherine A. Eyre, Richard S. Dodd, Susan J. Frankel, Matteo Garbelotto, ...
