Why vaping can mean more — not less — stress
Within minutes of your first puff on a nicotine vape, you may have felt less stressed, more focused, and oddly like you had just aced a test. You felt good. Sadly, nicotine can make a great first impression — but then the mind games take over f.....»»
Reforming coral reefs using 3D printing
The world's coral reefs are becoming extinct due to many factors such as global warming and accelerated urbanization in coastal areas, which places tremendous stress on marine life. "The rapid decline of coral reefs has increased the need for explori.....»»
Cortisol in shelter dog hair shows signs of stress
Despite the good care, a shelter can be a stressful environment for dogs. Researchers at Utrecht University investigated if the amount of the hormone cortisol in hair indicates the levels of stress that dogs experience before, during and after their.....»»
Fitbit might be building the stress-busting smartwatch of my dreams
Patent reveals a new type of passive stress tracking that will warn you when you're feeling the pressure.....»»
Study finds trees vary in their recovery from drought stress, with implications for future forests
With over 4 feet of annual precipitation in the Northeast United States, drought is not often considered a major factor affecting the region's forests. But warming temperatures cause forests to dry out quicker between rains. Seedlings are especially.....»»
IT departments are losing their best developers left, right and center
Stress and increasing workloads are making devs look for employment elsewhere.....»»
Researchers discover yeast self-destruct pathway
The cells of some yeast species undergo what appears to be a self-destruct process following certain kinds of stress, according to a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health......»»
Juul To Pay $22.5 Million To Settle Washington Vaping Suit
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs will pay Washington state $22.5 million and has agreed to a variety of reforms to prevent underage use and sales under a settlement announced Wednesday by state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. From a report: Ferguson filed.....»»
Researchers accurately identify people with PTSD through text data alone
Researchers have trained a machine learning model to identify people with post-traumatic stress disorder with 80 per cent accuracy by analyzing text data. The model could one day serve as an accessible and inexpensive screening tool to support health.....»»
Evidence in mice that bacteria in tumors help cancer cells metastasize
Bacteria promote cancer metastasis by bolstering the strength of host cells against mechanical stress in the bloodstream, promoting cell survival during tumor progression, researchers report......»»
Cell biology: How mitochondria report stress
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which the protein DELE1 detects organelle stress. This offers a possible new approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases......»»
Lead as a social determinant of child and adolescent physiological stress and behavior
Lead is an environmental neurotoxicant that causes neurocognitive deficits and cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. It also disproportionately affects socially disadvantaged communities. The association between lead exposure and children's IQ has.....»»
For Kids Fleeing Ukraine, Wartime Trauma May Leave Lasting Wounds
Volunteers are rushing to provide online counseling, art therapy, and stress relief for the more than 2 million Ukrainian children who have become refugees......»»
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Thinking about pitching in and volunteering for a local community garden or beautifying your own backyard? Gardening is a great way to get outside, disconnect from stress, and enjoy nature (and a sense of accomplishment from something other than your.....»»
The mechanism of trichome formation in response to stress-induced jasmonic acid signaling in tomatoes
As a plant stress hormone, jasmonic acid (JA) plays an important role in mediating the resistance of plants against mechanical stress, pest attack, and pathogenic infection. The biosynthesis of JA and the expression of JA signaling genes are activa.....»»
Drought stress advances and shortens growing season for Toona ciliata
Due to the lack of clear tree-ring boundaries of most of tree species in tropical regions, investigations of tree growth and climate responses using traditional dendrochronological techniques are challenging......»»
Fitbit Sense 2: everything we know so far
Fitbit's second-gen stress-busting smartwatch could arrive on wrists soon – and here's what we're expecting......»»
A Natural Disaster Made Monkeys Age Faster
A large colony may provide clues about the biology of traumatic stress resulting from climate change and war -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Breakthrough application of moisture-trapping film to reduce heat stress in personal protective suits
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel super-hygroscopic material that enhances sweat evaporation within a personal protective suit, to create a cooling effect for better thermal comfort for users.....»»
Helping Your Dog Deal With Car Ride Anxiety
While most dogs love car rides, some experience anxiety and motion sickness from automobile trips around town. Here are some tips for easing your furry friend’s stress so you both can enjoy fun, relaxing car rides. Find the Perfect Ride for Your Pu.....»»
Study provides clues on why some bad infections persist
A new study led by researchers at University of Utah Health details a novel mechanism that infectious bacteria use to quickly adjust to environmental stress. The discovery could help explain why certain types of common infections—such as urinary tr.....»»