Ending WIC at age 5 leaves families without food
When a US food assistance program, WIC, ends at age five, the families of children who aren’t yet in kindergarten may fall into food insecurity. One in five American households with children does not...
View ArticleNews portrayal of veterans less bleak than feared
Many American military veterans’ advocacy groups believe that the media portray veterans as mentally unstable or violent. However, a new study finds that while media often do perpetuate negative...
View ArticleBullied kids with disabilities may lash out
Children with disabilities are more likely to respond aggressively when they are bullied, not only to their bullies but also to other children. This aggressive response often results in these children...
View ArticleTeam watches as fat cells become bone tissue
Scientists can now watch how human fat cells transform into bone tissue cells. Doing so has uncovered information about osteoporosis in older women. Knowing more about the process by which stem cells...
View ArticleBreast milk protein cuts preemie NICU infections
A protein in breast milk offers a safe and efficient way to reduce infections in babies in hospital neonatal intensive care units, new research shows. “The majority of diseases affecting newborn...
View ArticleBotanical supplement may weaken TB drug
A widely used African botanical supplement, called Sutherlandia, may disrupt the effectiveness of a common anti-tuberculosis drug. This could in turn lead to the development of active tuberculosis and...
View ArticleFormula tells buffets how to cut back waste
A new formula that calculates the economic and environmental production costs associated with meats and vegetables—such as fuel, transportation, and fertilizers—may help reduce food waste at...
View ArticleCan a little exercise control weight after menopause?
Minimal exercise may be all it takes for postmenopausal women to better regulate insulin, maintain metabolic function, and help prevent significant weight gain, a new study suggests. The findings, from...
View ArticleNontoxic strain of Salmonella tested as a cancer treatment
Salmonella has a unique characteristic that allows it to penetrate cell barriers and replicate inside its host. Now, scientists have developed a nontoxic strain to target cancer cells. “The strain of...
View ArticleHow toenail clippings could catch nuclear smugglers
A urine test is the standard way to identify people exposed to nuclear materials, but urine only picks up recent exposure. Scientists say it might be possible to identify exposure within one year based...
View ArticleCan bacteria in yogurt calm your anxiety?
There’s new evidence that suggests a common probiotic found in supplements and yogurt could lower anxiety. In a series of studies published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers tested how...
View ArticleCan social skills training help kids react to bullying?
Kids and teens with disabilities are victimized by bullying at a much higher rate over time than kids without disabilities, a new study finds. Researchers say it’s possible children with disabilities...
View ArticlePhoto therapy may treat PTSD after sexual assault
Photovoice interventions, combined with standard treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, could help survivors recover from sexual assault, say researchers. One out of every six American women...
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Radioactive tracer shows corn roots fight pest
Scientists have used radioisotopes to uncover the mechanisms corn plants use to combat a major pest, the western corn rootworm. “The western corn rootworm is a voracious pest,” says Richard Ferrieri, a...
View ArticleWomen are more active with free community workouts
A government-sponsored program in Brazil is improving the physical activity of women there. Researchers think it could work in other communities around the world. “To combat rising obesity rates, the...
View ArticleDogs have 3X more BPA after eating canned food
Researchers saw a three-fold increase in BPA levels in dogs who ate canned dog food for two weeks. They also saw changes in the dogs’ gut microbes. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial...
View ArticleIs this drug a new way to prevent heart attacks?
A drug that stops blockages from forming in blood vessels could be a new way to prevent heart attacks and strokes. “Arteries are living hoses that narrow and enlarge in order to regulate blood flow to...
View Article‘Aging out’ of autism services brings big stress
A new study analyzes the perspectives of adolescents with autism to identify challenges as they “age out” of services. The findings highlight the need for social workers and providers to assist...
View ArticleCortisol may link stress and GI trouble in autism
The gastrointestinal issues common among people with autism may be related to an increased reaction to stress, say researchers. “We know that it is common for individuals with autism to have a more...
View ArticleWhen SNAP benefits go up, these ER visits go down
In 2014, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program to address food insecurity in the United States, provided $70 billion in nutrition support to 46.5 million families and...
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