Older men who have a weak or irregular circadian rhythm guiding their daily cycles of rest and activity are more…
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Molecules that reduce ‘bad’ gut bacteria reverse narrowing of arteries in animal study
Scientists have developed molecules that can remodel the bacterial population of intestines to a healthier state. They also have shown…
COVID-19 pandemic could decimate outdoor environmental, science education programs
A survey of 1,000 outdoor education programs nationwide finds that nearly two-thirds are in danger of folding because of the…
COVID-19 will affect the food and financial security of many for years to come
The complex food shopping patterns that financially insecure families employ have been upended by COVID-19. To facilitate advocacy and policy…
Loneliness alters your brain’s social network
Social media sites aren’t the only things that keep track of your social network — your brain does, too. But…
Following a variety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk
Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds
Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when…
Tuberculosis vaccine strengthens immune system
A tuberculosis vaccine developed 100 years ago also makes vaccinated persons less susceptible to other infections. While this effect has…
Researchers develop model to predict likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19, disease outcomes
A new risk prediction model for healthcare providers can forecast an individual patient’s likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19 as…
Brothers in arms: The brain and its blood vessels
The brain and its surrounding blood vessels exist in a close relationship. Researchers have discovered how cells of the blood…