Founder Mental Health Pledge
Since the middle of last week, there has been extreme stress on founders, startup leaders, and the extended startup community. This stress accelerated on Friday when the FDIC shut down and took over Silicon Valley Bank. By late Friday, anyone who ban.....»»
RFK, Jr., Is a Bad Prescription for U.S. Public Health
Prominent vaccine skeptic RFK, Jr., is a proven menace to public health. But with a bird flu outbreak looming, he is poised to take a perch atop the federal public health enterprise.....»»
Deducing commonality from complexity: Scientist explores "Mesoscience" to address global issues
Two topics are now drawing great attention from the global scientific community: shifting or advancing paradigms in science, and tackling global challenges such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, and human health. However, do th.....»»
Expert explains effects of catastrophic weather events on forests and tree species
This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hi.....»»
Study finds "safe" BPA alternatives may still pose health risks
A study by Professor José Villalaín of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain, published in the Journal of Xenobiotics, reveals that bisphenol analogs BPF and BPS, used as safer alternatives to BPA, may still pose health risks......»»
Nanorobots move closer to clinical trials with new model that helps them navigate through the bloodstream
From repairing deadly brain bleeds to tackling tumors with precise chemotherapy, micro/nano-robots (MNRs) are a promising, up-and-coming tool that have the power to substantially advance health care. However, this tool still has difficulty navigating.....»»
Pilot study shows school mental health program with entertainment-style videos cuts stigma, boosts impact in Australia
A unique program designed for schools to improve mental health has achieved top marks, having improved awareness and reduced stigma among students, according to a new study......»»
New technology rapidly measures antioxidants in maple syrup
Researchers at McGill University have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the.....»»
India"s capital shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum......»»
Is Apple Arcade still kicking? We demoed 4 upcoming games to find out
Apple Arcade is still going strong, with games scheduled to launch into 2025. We tried four upcoming titles to take a health check on Apple's gaming service......»»
Pakistani province declares health emergency due to smog and locks down two cities
A Pakistani province declared a health emergency Friday due to smog and imposed a shutdown in two major cities......»»
Study challenges assumptions about how tuberculosis bacteria grow
The rod-shaped tuberculosis (TB) bacterium, which the World Health Organization has once again ranked as the top infectious disease killer globally, is the first single-celled organism ever observed to maintain a consistent growth rate throughout its.....»»
Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health—but Still Not Enough
Two recent studies offer some of the most nuanced evidence yet about the potential benefits and risks of working on your feet......»»
Evaluation of different aerification methods for ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass putting greens
A recent study from the University of Florida, sheds new light on optimal practices for maintaining the health and performance of ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass, a popular turf variety for golf course putting greens. The research evaluates various ae.....»»
Video: Environmental health professor explains wastewater woes
Few of us think about what happens to our waste after we flush the toilet, but to Jay Graham, its path is a critical part of improving human health......»»
Five ways that climate change threatens human health
As the U.N.'s climate summit, COP29, gets underway in Azerbaijan this week, the effect of climate change on human health is high on the agenda. And rightly so, amid some alarming emerging statistics. By the end of this century, climate change could b.....»»
Here"s what psychiatrists plan to tell COP29 about how climate change is harming young people"s mental health
As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate change on young people's mental health needs to be an urgent priority......»»
Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers
In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»
Rainforest protection reduces the number of respiratory diseases, research suggests
Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate—it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. This is the conclusion drawn by a current study by the University of Bonn and the Univer.....»»
Starliner astronauts are healthy and not losing weight, NASA says
NASA has denied rumors that two of its astronauts are losing weight on the ISS, saying they are in outstanding health......»»
Study of US law enforcement co-responder programs identifies wide variations
In response to demands for police reform, agencies have begun to pursue alternative responses to calls involving mental health crises. Across the United States, jurisdictions are adopting co-responder teams that bring qualified mental or behavioral h.....»»