Nearly half of fecal samples from wild chimpanzees contain bacteria that is resistant to a major class of antibiotics people commonly use in the vicinity of Gombe national park in Tanzania, according to new research.
COVID-19 During Pregnancy Raises Risk of Severe Complications
Pregnant people infected with the sars-cov-2 virus face significantly higher risk of severe maternal and newborn complications compared to those without the virus, according to a new study.
Pregnant people infected with the sars-cov-2 virus face significantly higher risk of severe maternal and newborn complications compared to those without the virus, according to a new study.
Volunteer Firefighters Have High Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Volunteer firefighters have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in their bodies than the general public, according to a new study.
Volunteer firefighters have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in their bodies than the general public, according to a new study.
Will Clothes of the Future Be Made From Algae?
For the first time, researchers have used 3d printers and a new bioprinting technique to print algae into tough, resilient living, photosynthetic materials.
For the first time, researchers have used 3d printers and a new bioprinting technique to print algae into tough, resilient living, photosynthetic materials.
Unclogging the Brain’s ‘Drain’ Enhances Alzheimer’s Meds
Some investigational Alzheimer’s disease therapies are more effective when paired with a treatment geared toward improving drainage of fluid—and debris—from the brain, according to a study in mice.
Some investigational Alzheimer’s disease therapies are more effective when paired with a treatment geared toward improving drainage of fluid—and debris—from the brain, according to a study in mice.
Anti-Black Violence UPS Black Americans’ Poor Mental Health Days
Black Americans experience an increase in poor mental health days during weeks when two or more incidents of anti-black violence occur, according to a new study.
Black Americans experience an increase in poor mental health days during weeks when two or more incidents of anti-black violence occur, according to a new study.
Antibiotic Ointments May Slow Healing of Cuts and Scrapes
Over-the-counter antibiotics may actually slow, rather than enhance, the healing process for cuts, scrapes, and other minor skin lacerations, according to a new study.
Over-the-counter antibiotics may actually slow, rather than enhance, the healing process for cuts, scrapes, and other minor skin lacerations, according to a new study.
Opioids After Dental Work UPS Entire Family’s Risk of Overdose
Overdose rates were two-and-a-half times higher among patients who filled a prescription for an opioid medication after a dental procedure, compared with those who didn’t, according to a new study.
Overdose rates were two-and-a-half times higher among patients who filled a prescription for an opioid medication after a dental procedure, compared with those who didn’t, according to a new study.
3 Ways COVID-19 May Reshape How Kids With Autism Learn
The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for all children and parents, but especially for kids with autism.
The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for all children and parents, but especially for kids with autism.
Telehealth Can Double Nurses’ Workload
Telehealth doubles the tasks nurses complete to assist patients with chronic diseases, a new study shows.
Telehealth doubles the tasks nurses complete to assist patients with chronic diseases, a new study shows.
Processed Food Might Boost Risk for Chronic Infection Diseases
Processed diets, which are low in fiber, may initially reduce the incidence of foodborne infectious diseases such as e. Coli infections, but might also increase the incidence of diseases characterized by low-grade chronic infection and inflammation such as diabetes, a study with mice shows.
Processed diets, which are low in fiber, may initially reduce the incidence of foodborne infectious diseases such as e. Coli infections, but might also increase the incidence of diseases characterized by low-grade chronic infection and inflammation such as diabetes, a study with mice shows.
Almost All the World’s Glaciers Are Shrinking—and Fast
A new study shows just how fast glaciers have lost thickness and mass over the past two decades.
A new study shows just how fast glaciers have lost thickness and mass over the past two decades.
Your Brain Responds to Happy Screams Faster Than Fearful Ones
Your brain perceives and processes non-alarming screams more efficiently than their alarming counterparts, researchers report.
Your brain perceives and processes non-alarming screams more efficiently than their alarming counterparts, researchers report.
‘Passion’ May Be the Wrong Thing To Search for in Hiring
Hiring and school decisions based on an individual’s “passion” are likely to miss talent, according to a new study.
Hiring and school decisions based on an individual’s “passion” are likely to miss talent, according to a new study.
Twin Study Shows Spanking Can Lead To Antisocial Behavior
Harsh parenting practices such as spanking, not genetics, are linked to higher levels of behavior problems in children, according to a new study with twins.
Harsh parenting practices such as spanking, not genetics, are linked to higher levels of behavior problems in children, according to a new study with twins.
Experts: Anti-Asian Racism Is Snarled up With Misogyny
Anti-Asian racism has a long history in the united states and often intertwines with misogyny, experts explain.
Anti-Asian racism has a long history in the united states and often intertwines with misogyny, experts explain.