1 thing can help holiday parties boost well-being
Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink at holiday parties will leave you and others feeling more socially supported,...
View ArticleMisleading financial reports may be a recession red flag
When businesses submit misleading financial statements, it can be an early warning sign of a looming recession, new research shows. In the United States, publicly traded companies are required to...
View ArticleTarget could lead to more effective glaucoma treatment
A newly-identified therapeutic target could lead to a more effective treatment of glaucoma, researchers say. Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease that causes vision loss and blindness due to a...
View ArticleVaginal infection bacteria can be sexually transmitted to men
New research finds that the bacteria that causes a common vaginal infection can also have a major presence in men and can be sexually transmitted. “We looked at the urethral microbiome of healthy adult...
View ArticleDo joint finances make marriages happier?
Married couples who manage their finances together may love each other longer, according to a new study. Prior research suggests a correlation that couples who merge finances tend to be happier than...
View ArticleSaturn’s rings won’t last forever
Saturn’s rings are much younger than scientists once thought—and they’re not here to stay, according to new research. For decades, there has been debate about the origin of Saturn’s icy rings. But...
View ArticleClock watching makes insomnia even worse
Watching the clock while trying to fall asleep exacerbates insomnia and the use of sleep aids, new research shows. A small change, however, could help you sleep better, the researchers report. Insomnia...
View ArticlePronoun pins would let doctors signal gender inclusivity
Trans and gender nonconforming patients respond positively to physicians and health care providers who wear a pin signaling their own pronouns but don’t verbally provide or request them, a study...
View ArticleTo get a deal on vintage items, use this trick
For the best deals on vintage items, a study suggests finding a way to connect with the seller. “While a good gains value through association with an individual owner, it also gains value through its...
View ArticleTeam diagnoses Mila the orangutan with rare genetic disease
Researchers have diagnosed a Sumatran orangutan with a rare genetic disease. It’s the first time the disease has been confirmed molecularly in a primate other than a human. The six-year-old orangutan,...
View ArticlePolice on patrol spend more time in Black, Hispanic neighborhoods
Police officers on patrol spend more time in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, according to a new study. Researchers used anonymized smartphone data from nearly 10,000 police officers in...
View ArticleTeam identifies biology of aggressive breast cancer in Black women
Researchers are unlocking the biology behind aggressive breast cancers in Black women. Their findings could lead to new targeted treatments to lessen the disparities in breast cancer among Black women....
View ArticleWhy some shooting survivors don’t seek mental health help
Shooting survivors may not seek the mental health services they need after experiencing gun violence due to stigma, fear, and a lack of trusted resources, new research finds. For the study, published...
View ArticleYour yard may exceed EPA’s new lead guidelines
A new study has found that almost a quarter of US households have soil exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s new lead screening levels of 200 parts per million. For households with lead...
View ArticleMeat production tied to animal-to-human disease outbreaks
In the face of growing demand for meat-based diets across the globe, new research conducted has uncovered a systematic connection between the number of animals grown for meat and zoonotic disease...
View ArticleAmerican teens feel pressure in 6 areas of life
New research shows that 81% of American teens reported feeling negative pressure in at least one area. Their future game plan, achievements, and appearance were the most common sources of distress. The...
View ArticleYou should be wary of crypto influencer advice
Is the advice influencers share about cryptocurrency of real investment value? A new paper suggests that it isn’t. As cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity, so have so-called...
View ArticleWhy this ant’s sting is one of the most painful
A new study investigates why velvet ant stings are among the most excruciating in the animal kingdom. The work also offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolutionary arms race between predators and...
View ArticleGeneric drugs from India tied to more ‘adverse events’
Generic drugs manufactured in India are linked to significantly more “severe adverse events” for patients who use them than equivalent drugs produced in the United States, a new study finds. These...
View ArticleEye changes may be early warning for Alzheimer’s
Researchers have identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer’s disease. Their findings offer...
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