Health
Shark activity: Insights from scuba diver sightings
Shark sightings displayed clear seasonal patterns and positive trends over six years.
Depression and its impact on physical health
Adults with depression accrue physical illnesses in midlife and older age faster than those without.
Exploring the challenges of exercising in gyms for women
Information could help create more inclusive gym spaces for women.
Managing physical and cognitive impairments in post-COVID-19 syndrome
Symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome changed little for nearly 1,000 individuals in their second year.
Life satisfaction: Insights from a global study
The scale identifies key themes in life satisfaction and guides global strategies to improve well-being.
The economic and health impacts of major power outages
Nationwide patterns of severe events provide crucial data for hazard response and mitigation.
Marvel and DC Movies: Trauma and character development
The study highlights the use of unconventional approaches to explore trauma and child development.
Cybercrime and its devastating effects on older adults
Black or multi-ethnic men who report poor health are at greater risk of victimization.
The impact of preconception health on pregnancy and childhood
Smoking and soda consumption have decreased, but overweight and obesity rates continue to rise.
The importance of healthcare worker rights in pandemic times
Fair pay policies are common, but mental health services and non-discrimination policies need improvement.
The influence of fake news and conspiracy theories
Mistrust is associated with conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy.
Traffic noise raises stress and anxiety levels
Nature soundscapes lower stress and anxiety, while road traffic noise raises them.
New AI prediction model targets infection more accurately
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have demonstrated a novel approach to deal with the infections. The team has described the use of artificial...
New study reveals the impact of handedness on bones
Studying ancient human skeletons enhances our understanding of bone chemistry changes as we age.
Microplastics detected in dolphin breath
U.S. study suggests dolphins could be exposed to potentially harmful microplastics through inhalation.
The impact of environmental quality of life on women
Unique cross-cultural data could inform interventions that boost women's health over the lifespan.
A Promising new weapon against drug-resistant malaria
A new chemical compound called MED6-189 that effectively fights parasites resistant to common malaria drugs.
A new hope for preventing heart failure and reducing fibrosis
As people age, more patients are developing heart failure. A study from Nagoya University found that an enzyme called PKN is linked to heart...
Asthma rates lowers in children who were only breastfed at birth
Infants who were only fed breast milk in the hospital after birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood.
The Urgent call for menstrual equity and public health solutions
American Academy of Pediatrics found that one in three teens visiting a pediatric emergency department struggle for menstruation products.
Understanding the impact of diarrheal disease in Dhaka
Temperature increases of 1.5 °C to 2 °C could increase hospitalizations by 4.5% to 7.4% in Dhaka.
Boosting cells to fight aging and disease
But what if we could recharge our cells to help fight aging and diseases? As we age or face illnesses, our cells fights.
Fecal transplants can lower ADHD and anxiety symptoms in dogs with epilepsy
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), a treatment that uses an enema and has gained popularity in human medicine.
Tooth enamel proteins provide insights into human health
While tooth enamel has helped identify a person's sex, this research focuses on serum proteins in the enamel.
Moderate coffee may reduce heart and metabolic disease risk
According to new research, drinking moderate amounts of coffee or caffeine may help protect against diseases like type 2 diabetes, strokes.
High-fat, sugary diets in pregnancy raise future health risks for babies
A study in the Journal of Physiology shows that a high-fat, sugary diet during pregnancy disrupts an essential thyroid hormone.
Regular exercisers have healthier belly fat
People with obesity who exercise regularly have healthier belly fat and store fat better than those who don't exercise.
The relationship between PTSD and early menopause
PTSD often causes mental health problems like anxiety and anger and can also lead to physical issues like headaches and body aches.
Is hormone therapy safe for the heart?
Using WHI data, this new study suggests that long-term use of specific hormone therapies may help heart health.
Natural probiotics found in UK newborns’ gut microbiomes
Researchers have found a type of bacteria in UK newborns that helps digest breast milk and protects their gut from harmful pathogens.