What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization?
Human activities like climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss play significant roles in promoting the spread of infectious diseases like Ebola. [ more ]
PTSD diagnoses among college students more than doubled between 2017 and 2022 due to societal stressors like the pandemic and campus shootings. [ more ]
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This is What Happens When You Breathe in Microplastics
Plastic particles are pervasive in our bodies due to ingestion and inhalation, impacting various organs and potentially causing health issues. [ more ]
Human and Dog Testicles May Be Full of Plastic. Could That Affect Fertility?
Microplastics from plastics we use daily impact human health, including reproductive organs like testicles and placenta, potentially leading to harmful health effects. [ more ]
Study Finds That 52 Percent of ChatGPT Answers to Programming Questions Are Wrong
ChatGPT, a popular tool for coding help, provides incorrect answers 52% of the time, raising concerns about its accuracy and the potential impact on users. [ more ]
Four colors mosquitos love that you should avoid wearing this summer
Wearing specific colors like green, purple, blue, and white can deter mosquitoes due to their attraction to colors like red, orange, black, and cyan. [ more ]
Women receive an ego boost if they shun social media for just a week
Taking a break from social media, particularly for young women focused on achieving a slender physique, significantly improves body satisfaction and self-esteem. [ more ]
Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests
The brain's clearance and movement of fluid are reduced during sleep and anaesthesia, contrary to the popular belief of brain detoxification during rest. [ more ]
How gender shapes health: Women live longer but with poorer quality of life
Sex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women. [ more ]
The "barcodes" powering these tiny songbirds' memories may also help human memory : Short Wave
Chickadees have impressive episodic memory, storing food in numerous locations and recalling these stashes when needed.
The unique patterns of neural activity in the hippocampus, akin to barcodes, play a crucial role in the chickadees' memory and navigation abilities. [ more ]
Resident-to-resident aggression common in assisted living | Cornell Chronicle
One in six assisted living residents face aggression monthly, mostly affecting dementia patients despite expectations of better conditions than nursing homes. [ more ]
Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system
Scientists have identified brainstem cells that regulate the body's inflammatory response, potentially leading to new treatments for autoimmune diseases and other conditions. [ more ]
Does the time of day you move your body make a difference to your health?
Daily physical activity in the evening linked to the greatest health benefits for individuals with obesity.
Engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening, even in short bouts, is crucial for reducing the risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease. [ more ]
A Long-Awaited Climate Experiment Is Poised to Launch in the Amazon. What Will It Find?
Scientific gatherings like the one in Manaus, Brazil, are essential for discussing research and sharing findings for the advancement of knowledge. [ more ]
In sudden move, Harvard, Caltech return to test requirements
Harvard and Caltech are reverting to mandatory standardized test scores following increased pressure from other institutions and research findings emphasizing the predictive nature of these scores. [ more ]
People with hypermobility may be more prone to long Covid, study suggests
Hypermobility may increase the risk of long Covid and persistent fatigue.
Study found people with hypermobile joints had higher likelihood of not fully recovering from Covid-19 and experiencing high levels of fatigue. [ more ]