One in three Americans is exposed to a common and potentially harmful weed killer called 2,4-D, and children may be especially at risk, new research suggests. Exposure to high levels of the chemical has been linked to cancer, reproductive problems and other health issues. The effects of lower levels of exposure are unclear, but 2,4-D… read on > read on >
Un experimento confirmó que cuando se enfrentan a una tarea imposible, los perros les ladran o gimen a sus dueños en busca de ayuda. read on >
When faced with an impossible task, dogs bark or whine directly at their owners for help, experiment confirms. read on >
Many states are already dispensing with mask mandates, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s director says COVID-19 case and hospitalization numbers in the United States remain too high to ease its mask guidelines. The agency “still recommends that all schools encourage students to wear well-fitting masks consistently and while indoors. And that’s… read on > read on >
E-cigarettes have been touted as an aid to quit smoking tobacco cigarettes, but a new study suggests that’s a myth. Researchers found that using e-cigarettes resulted in fewer successful attempts than other smoking cessation aids. And, they added, e-cigarette users weren’t less likely to relapse than those who didn’t use them. “I think the image… read on > read on >
Loneliness, isolation and fears about contracting COVID-19 have turned life upside down for people with disabilities, causing high levels of depression and anxiety, a new survey finds. Even before the pandemic, individuals with disabilities were more likely to experience social isolation than their peers without disabilities. But this survey of 441 adults conducted between October… read on > read on >
Worried that a COVID-19 vaccine might hamper your workout? New research suggests you can hit the gym with minimal effects. In a study of 18 healthy people who received a COVID-19 vaccine, the participants were monitored while they did cycling workouts before and two to three weeks after being fully vaccinated. The researchers also conducted… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Feb. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News ) — Mosquitoes see red when they look at your skin, and that brings them in for a bite, according to research showing that these insects find certain colors more attractive. The findings mean that what you wear can reduce your chances of being bitten, but there’s little you… read on > read on >
If you’ve already had COVID-19, your natural antibodies may last as long as 20 months, a new study suggests. While this is reassuring, experts are quick to caution that the new findings don’t necessarily mean you’re protected against reinfection, and that vaccines remain an important part of a COVID-19 prevention strategy. “This study tells us… read on > read on >
Chimpanzees aren’t monkeying around when they catch insects and place them on open wounds, researchers report. An ongoing study of about 45 chimps in Loango National Park in Gabon is the first to document via video that such “healing” behavior is occurring, according to the team from Osnabrück University in Germany and the Ozouga Chimpanzee… read on > read on >
