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Is it time to get rid of homework

WebEmmy Kang, mental health counselor at Humantold, says studies have shown heavy workloads can be "detrimental" for students and cause a "big impact on their mental, …

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Health misinformation is rampant on social media—here's …

WebAccording to a survey of U.S. adults, Americans in October 2023 were less likely to view approved vaccines as safe than they were in April 2021. As vaccine confidence falls, …

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Study shows political ideology determines health …

WebA new study from the University of Kansas adds to the evidence that political ideology can be a social determinant of health, especially during public health crises. Researchers …

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Scientists say a One Health approach to plant health is …

WebA team of scientists argues that a One Health approach to plant health is vital if we are to sustainably feed a growing population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.

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New research highlights long-term mental health benefits …

WebThe research assessed school belonging at the age of 15–16 and mental health symptoms at age 19–20, 23–24, and 27–28 years. Lead author, Associate Professor Kelly-Ann …

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Study examines why college education leads to healthier …

WebA study led by William & Mary Assistant Professor of Economics Peter Savelyev and funded by the National Science Foundation argues that college education leads to healthier and …

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Study tracks shifts in student mental health during …

WebThe study also provides among the first real-time accounts of how the coronavirus pandemic affected students' behavior and mental health. The stress and uncertainty of COVID-19 …

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Gender stereotypes in schools impact on girls and boys …

WebSimplified diagram depicting dominant fields of study and approaches when researching gender and mental health (in schools). Credit: Educational Review (2024). DOI: …

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Species living closely together in symbiosis is far older …

WebOnce known only to those studying biology, the word symbiosis is now widely used. Symbiosis is the intimate relationship of different species living together. It's much more …

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Drinking water in low-income communities is more likely …

WebPFAS, or forever chemicals, are widespread and more likely to be found in public water systems serving low-income communities and communities of color in New Jersey, …

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Up in smoke: New study suggests it's time to ditch long-held

WebEmotions, self-regulation and 'weed hangover' The researchers found that getting high did lead to lower levels of self-regulation, which is an important trait for being able to …

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Health news and latest updates

WebAt the time of the creation of the World Health Organization (WHO), in 1948, Health was defined as being "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not …

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Our bacteria are more personal than we thought, new study shows …

WebOur bacteria are more personal than we thought, new study shows. Credit: Cell Host & Microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.02.012. The trillions of bacteria that call your …

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Increasingly hot European summers are harming health, report says

WebHeat stress in Europe is increasingly threatening people's health as global warming makes summers there hotter and deadlier, two leading climate monitors warned on Monday. …

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Evidence shows ocean sound may help reduce stress and create a …

WebThe power of the ocean to bring mental health benefits to humans is a growing field of research as scientists increasingly understand the value of the marine realm in human …

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Open burning of solid waste is a global threat to human health …

WebThe Engineering X Global Review on Safer End of Engineered Life warns that the biggest threat is from the open burning of solid waste which is damaging the health of "tens of …

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Umami-rich scrap fish and invasive species can liven up vegetables

WebGreening the way we eat needn't mean going vegetarian. A healthy, more realistic solution is to adopt a flexitarian diet where seafoods add umami to "boring" vegetables. University …

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Health impacts news and latest updates

WebThe world generated 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal waste last year and the pile of trash is set to grow another two-thirds by 2050, the UN said Wednesday, warning of devastating …

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Coffee grounds may hold key to preventing neurodegenerative …

WebNeurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's, affect millions of people in the United States, and the cost of caring for people who live with …

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eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health

WebThe human gut is full of microbes. Some microbes can make people sick, while others are responsible for balancing gut health. But humans aren't the only species whose health …

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Genetic hope in fight against devastating wheat disease

WebFHB has caused significant harm to Australia's wheat industry in recent years, with crops in the 2022 season suffering up to 100% yield losses.

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New quarantine scheme could reduce risk of rabies reintroduction …

WebRabies is a major concern to both human and animal health, with rabies in dogs and cats widespread in Eastern Europe, and there are concerns the war in Ukraine could pose a …

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When scientific advances can both help and hurt humanity

WebScientific research can change our lives for the better, but it also presents risks – either through deliberate misuse or accident. Think about studying deadly pathogens; that's …

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New study suggests we're likely underestimating the future impact …

WebAn underestimated risk. The study suggests that actual PFAS pollution in global water resources could be higher than suspected. This is, in part, due to us only monitoring and …

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Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

WebBut while some find the body positivity movement to be uplifting and helpful, others have begun calling the movement "toxic" and suggesting it may be time to move on from this …

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How to clean up New Delhi's smoggy air

WebNowhere else do people breathe air as dirty as in India. According to the World Health Organization, as many as 1.3 million deaths per year on the subcontinent can be …

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