The findings suggest that species similar to our own can have significant resilience to early life adversity.
Self Tests Could Detect Dangerous ‘Forever Chemical’ Levels Earlier
The study tested an improved approach for people to collect their own blood samples to test for PFAS without being part of an academic research study.
The study tested an improved approach for people to collect their own blood samples to test for PFAS without being part of an academic research study.
US Textbooks Skimp on Latino History
An analysis of how Latinos are portrayed in widely used US history textbooks reveals a lack of authenticity and a failure to cover many seminal events in the Latino experience.
An analysis of how Latinos are portrayed in widely used US history textbooks reveals a lack of authenticity and a failure to cover many seminal events in the Latino experience.
Grief Really Can Lead to Heart Problems
Severe grief can cause a marked rise in blood pressure, according to new research.
Severe grief can cause a marked rise in blood pressure, according to new research.
Air Pollution From Traffic Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Mice
In a new study with mice, researchers found exposure to traffic-related air pollution led to memory loss and cognitive decline and triggered neurological pathways associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
In a new study with mice, researchers found exposure to traffic-related air pollution led to memory loss and cognitive decline and triggered neurological pathways associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
How to Protect Kids’ Mental Health This Summer
As children and teens head into summer break, how can parents nurture their mental health?
As children and teens head into summer break, how can parents nurture their mental health?
How You Can Avoid Mosquito Bites This Summer
Mosquito season is right around the corner. But there are things you can do to protect yourself.
Mosquito season is right around the corner. But there are things you can do to protect yourself.
7% of the United States Is a ‘Play Desert’
The researchers analyzed five broad measures of access to play areas: accessibility, availability, accommodation, affordability, and acceptability.
The researchers analyzed five broad measures of access to play areas: accessibility, availability, accommodation, affordability, and acceptability.
Clock Watching Makes Insomnia Even Worse
The more stressed out you are, the harder time you’re going to have falling asleep.
The more stressed out you are, the harder time you’re going to have falling asleep.
People Share Useful Stuff on Social Media
Social media users are likely to share posts that contain information that they feel has value to themselves or to the people they know, research finds.
Social media users are likely to share posts that contain information that they feel has value to themselves or to the people they know, research finds.
Cases of Kids Diagnosed With Profound Autism on the Rise
Cases of children with profound autism, the most severe form of the condition, are increasing, according to a new study.
Cases of children with profound autism, the most severe form of the condition, are increasing, according to a new study.
Common Health Conditions Are Undertreated in Prison
Chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, asthma, HIV infection, and mental illness may be greatly undertreated in the United States jail and prison population, according to a new study.
Chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, asthma, HIV infection, and mental illness may be greatly undertreated in the United States jail and prison population, according to a new study.
Water Is Too Expensive for at Least 28.3M Americans
In 787 communities served by the United States’ largest utilities, 17% of households struggle to afford basic water services, according to a new analysis.
In 787 communities served by the United States’ largest utilities, 17% of households struggle to afford basic water services, according to a new analysis.
Melanin Discovery Could Pave Way for Better Sunscreen
A new discovery about the structure of melanin brings scientists one step closer to developing a new, potentially ultra-protective sunscreen derived from a biological substance found in nearly all organisms.
A new discovery about the structure of melanin brings scientists one step closer to developing a new, potentially ultra-protective sunscreen derived from a biological substance found in nearly all organisms.
Cheating Spouses May Not Feel Guilty
An extensive survey of people using Ashley Madison, a website for facilitating extramarital affairs, challenges widely held notions about infidelity.
An extensive survey of people using Ashley Madison, a website for facilitating extramarital affairs, challenges widely held notions about infidelity.
Proper Chewing May Lower Blood Sugar in People With Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function have a blood glucose level that is significantly lower than patients whose ability to chew effectively is impaired, a new study shows.
People with type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function have a blood glucose level that is significantly lower than patients whose ability to chew effectively is impaired, a new study shows.