This paper presents a 27 month time-series analysis of Twitter messaging related to chiropractic/SMT and immunity. From January 1, 2020, Twitter activity increased until March 31, 2020 when it peaked

A longitudinal study published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect presents compelling evidence that spanking is detrimental to children’s social development. Children who were exposed to spanking ha

Listen Comment on this story Comment Gift Article Share Roughly a million years ago human beings lost most of their body hair, a key moment in evolution that involved major changes to the same set of

Why do people hold highly variable attitudes towards well-evidenced science? For many years researchers focused on what people know about science, thinking that “to know science is to love it”. But do

In your coverage, please use this URL to provide access to the freely available paper in PLOS Medicine: http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004148 Article Title: S

The discovery in the second half of the 20th century of many of the antibiotics we use today dispelled the fear of many once-lethal infectious diseases. However, while bacteria were temporarily defeat

One in three US public health workers reports feeling threatened by the public while on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by E

Every year, the United States spends nearly a trillion dollars fighting metallic corrosion, an electrochemical reaction that occurs when metals oxidize and begin to rust. By taking on this surprisingl

First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victo

Frailty often wrongly perceived as purely wasting disorder, say researchers. Findings highlight importance of keeping trim throughout adulthood to minimise risk Carrying far too much weight, includin

Although large-scale population studies have linked the use of classic psychedelics (lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocybin, or mescaline) to reduced odds of physical health problems, mental health pr

A new study has found that the average pregnancy length in the United States (US) is shorter than in European countries. The research, led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and Harv

PHILADELPHIA— Adults who suffered any head injury during a 30-year study period had two times the rate of mortality than those who did not have any head injury, and mortality rates among those with mo

The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds. Online interaction is unlikely to be im

Listen Comment on this story Comment Gift Article Share In the mid-1990s scientists found evidence that Earth’s inner core, a superheated ball of iron slightly smaller than the moon, was spinning at

Yet another study has found evidence that cannabis can lead to better sex, with participants reporting heightened desire, more intense orgasms and sharpened sensory perception. The paper, published F

A new study by scientists at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) has found that bacteria can break down and digest plastic. The research is published in Marine Pollution Bulletin.

Scientists in Australia have developed an intriguing new technique for removing toxic “forever chemicals” from water. Adding a solution to contaminated water coats the pollutants and makes them magnet

A study published in Public Understanding of Science provides evidence that many nonreligious people stereotype Christians as incompetent in science because they believe that Christianity and science

According to the NHS, more than 8.3 million patients in England received an antidepressant drug in 2021/22. A widely-used class of antidepressants, particularly for persistent or severe cases, is sele

PULLMAN, Wash. – Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues and for what researchers call experienti

Body With data from the Mason: Health Starts Here study, Master of Science, Nutrition alum Li Jiang, Department Chair Lawrence Cheskin, and Associate Professor Lilian de Jonge found that students rep

Lizards living in different cities have parallel genomic markers when compared to neighboring forest lizards, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Do you get frequent migraines? If so, your cellphone might be making them worse. A study published in Brain and Behavior indicates that frequent cellphone usage could worsen pain associated with migra

Tufts researchers have found that dollar stores are now the fastest-growing food retailers in the contiguous United States—and have doubled their share in rural areas. Households with more purchases a

by Leigh MacMillan Diets with a high sodium-to-potassium ratio are linked to poor cardiovascular outcomes. Attention has mostly focused on high sodium, but low potassium is also a culprit in cardiova

New research published in BMC Psychiatry finds that changes in speech like speed, pitch, number of pauses, and intensity can predict who may report more depressive symptoms. The research team found th

Key Points Question What is the suicide risk associated with cancer in the US, and what are sociodemographic and clinical risk factors for suicide among individuals diagnosed with cancer? Findings I

Imaging technique developed at UC Davis allows researchers to see cardiac reactions to ‘fight or flight’ hormone (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A new study published in Science Advances shows female and male

The microbial communities living in and on our bodies evolve through our lives and are shaped by our social interactions, a study has found.Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/Getty People living in the same hous

Psychology researchers at the University of Oregon think they are getting closer to knowing whether personality and morality can be used to predict whether people adopt prejudicial beliefs. Doctoral

Using archival data from the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, astronomers have captured a radio signal at a specific wavelength known as the 21 cm line from SDSS J0826+5630, a star-forming galaxy that

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology is the first to characterize the psychological impacts of psilocybin among people with bipolar disorder. The findings indicate that many peop

Recent research challenges the notion that insecure attachment has some evolutionary adaptive benefits. It appears that secure attachment may have benefits for individuals, improving their chances of

The test uses DNA ‘nanobait’ to detect the most common respiratory viruses – including influenza, rhinovirus, RSV and COVID-19 – at the same time. In comparison, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests,

The national uninsurance rate for adults under age 65 with schizophrenia decreased by 50% after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014, according to University of Massachusetts Am