As most Americans wind down for bed, 15 million people are just clocking into work. These hospital workers, emergency responders, factory operators and others are … Shift work increases the severity of strokes later in lifeRead more
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Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acids
The effects of global climate change already are resulting in the loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer and more intense heat … Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acidsRead more
Orangutans also know hooks making
The bending of a hook into wire to fish for the handle of a basket is surprisingly challenging for young children under eight years of … Orangutans also know hooks makingRead more
Physical abuse less likely when spanking is eliminated
When parents in countries worldwide use spanking as a behavior deterrent, their children are more likely to become a victim of physical abuse, say University … Physical abuse less likely when spanking is eliminatedRead more
36.5 Million Children Displaced Worldwide
Highest Since WW2 An unprecedented 36.5 million children were displaced by conflict, violence and other crises by the end of 2021, the highest number since … 36.5 Million Children Displaced WorldwideRead more
California Right to Repair bill dies in Senate Committee
The California Senate Appropriations committee failed to pass Sen. Susan Eggman’s (Stockton) Right to Repair bill, SB 983, Thursday, which would have significantly expanded Californians’ … California Right to Repair bill dies in Senate CommitteeRead more
Severe Malnutrition Spiked in Half of India in 5 Years
An analysis of district-level data published in a reputed health journal shows a worrying rise in severe wasting in almost half of Indian districts even … Severe Malnutrition Spiked in Half of India in 5 YearsRead more
Local police initially asking Federal agents to wait
Federal agents who went to Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday to confront a gunman who killed 19 children were told by local … Local police initially asking Federal agents to waitRead more
Higher rates of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes after infection with mild COVID-19
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]), suggests a possible association between mild COVID-19 cases … Higher rates of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes after infection with mild COVID-19Read more
Flint, Michigan mother arrested, fined $350 for the “crime” of stealing vitamins
In February, a Flint, Michigan, mother who relies on federal food stamp assistance was arrested and fined $350 for the “crime” of stealing a $15 … Flint, Michigan mother arrested, fined $350 for the “crime” of stealing vitaminsRead more