U.S. will see more wildfires, but not everywhere
A new study suggests that while wildfires in the US will become more frequent overall, changes will not be straightforward and uniform—some areas may even see a decrease. Scientists have long believed...
View ArticleHow conservation pros can engage Amish and Mennonite communities
Researchers have identified several factors that can improve coordination between Plain (the Amish and conservative Mennonite) communities and agricultural professionals such as conservation agents....
View ArticleThese interruptions slow down E.R. nurses
Workflow interruptions in the emergency department are most likely to occur as nurses document electronic medical records and while they directly care for patients, research finds. A new paper in...
View ArticleU.S. Ebola coverage got personal when the virus arrived
News coverage of Ebola cases in the United States focused on telling individual stories that humanized those affected, research shows. Based on these findings, the researchers suggest that reporters...
View ArticleLots of teachers are super stressed out
High levels of job-related stress affect 93 percent of teachers, new research suggests, a greater percentage than previously thought. Classrooms with highly stressed teachers tend to have the poorest...
View ArticleDiabetic mice to let scientists study vision loss
A new mouse model that exhibits symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, a disease that often causes blindness, could lead to future translational research, say researchers. Diabetic retinopathy affects...
View ArticleRats could clarify how Alzheimer’s progresses in our brain
Researchers have developed a rat model to help them study the buildup of amyloid plaques and vascular abnormalities in the brain of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease currently...
View ArticleHow melatonin puts you to sleep
Researchers have discovered how melatonin suppresses neurons in the brain that keep you awake and alert. Their findings could lead to new therapies for those who suffer from insomnia. “…there is...
View Article‘Honeycomb’ material could extend battery life by 100X
Scientists have created a material that could extend the life of the batteries in our electronics by more than 100 times. Among the chief complaints for smartphone, laptop and other battery-operated...
View ArticleWhy veterans shy away from sharing combat experiences
A new study has found that veterans tend to disclose wartime information on a strict need-to-know basis and that therapists treating combat veterans when they return home can improve counseling...
View ArticleCould better learning from feedback ward off psychosis?
Boosting how well people at risk for psychosis learn from positive and negative feedback could potentially keep psychosis at bay, report researchers. They also found that brain scans using functional...
View ArticleNew clues to language issues in kids with autism
Researchers have identified a link between a neurotransmitter imbalance and connectivity between regions of the brain that plays a role in social communication and language. Their new study also found...
View ArticleDespite risks, many Americans want cancer screenings
A large proportion of Americans opt for cancer screening even if the potential harms outweigh the risks, research finds. Researchers believe that clinicians and oncologists could develop better...
View ArticleBPA seems to alter communication for generations
Mouse pups whose grandparents experienced BPA exposure show different vocalization patterns, which can affect the amount of parental care they receive, a new study shows. Past studies showed negative...
View ArticleJust 4 drinks can change sleep gene
A single episode of binge drinking can affect the gene that regulates sleep, leading to sleep disruption, a new study with mice shows. The findings may shed light on how sleep problems can contribute...
View ArticleAging out of WIC leaves some kids hungry
No safety net exists for children who age out of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) before they become eligible to attend kindergarten, a new study shows....
View ArticleAdvanced practice nurses boost nursing home care
Nursing homes hoping to provide the best care to their residents need to budget for hiring advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) to work full time, according to new research. The new study, which...
View ArticleWe look at restaurant workers to gauge food safety
The cleanliness of restaurant employees is vital to customer perceptions of food safety, and is as equally important as a clean environment and hygienic food preparation, according to a new study....
View ArticleLow-carb diet boosts artery health for women more than men
While men may lose more weight on low-carb diets, women actually see better improvements in artery flexibility, according to a new study. The finding may help pre-diabetic women reduce their risk for...
View ArticleWhich dialects matter? Depends on what our parents think
The most accurate predictor of a student’s beliefs about what dialects of English are valuable isn’t race or class but the language choices of his or her parents, according to a new study. In the...
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