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Scientists find unusual outdoor activity can help stave off dementia

Using Google Maps to find your way around could increase your risk of developing dementia, researchers say

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Use these 3 expert-backed tips to combat the remote-work blues

Gig work comes with some upsides, like being one’s own boss or setting one’s own schedule. However, the isolation typical of gig work can also take an emotional toll.

Inverse · Jan 9, 2023

Popular food dye aimed at children could trigger inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Allura Red AC is used to add colour and texture to sweets, soft drinks, dairy products and cereals, often with the aim of attracting children

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

How social sciences and humanities programs can prepare students for employment

A forum on Skills and Knowledge for Innovation and Societal Impact will be held at McMaster University on Oct. 12-13, organized by The/La Collaborative and the Canadian Science Policy Centre.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

This common immune response might be behind IBS pain — a new study finds

For some folks with irritable bowel syndrome, targeting histamine may lead to potent pain relief.

Inverse · Jul 29, 2022

From full-day learning to 30 minutes daily: The effects of school closures on kindergarteners

The early years of children’s development are crucial for developing social, emotional and communication skills. Given the significance of these years, it is vital we continue to unpack what happened for young children at different points of the pandemic.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2022

Mummy Mia: Oldest Known E. Coli Sample Dating Back To 16th Century Extracted From Italian Mummy

The oldest known sample of an Escherichia coliform (E. coli) bacteria has been extracted from a 16th-century Italian mummy by an international team of researchers.

Zenger · Jun 28, 2022

Research on a deadly bacteria might be a COVID-19 vaccine gamechanger

The Covid-19 pandemic, being truly global, created the demand for vaccines, such as the now-familiar ones from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca.

Inverse · Jun 11, 2022

Some breast cancer patients can ‘avoid radiotherapy’ – study

Women with a certain type of breast cancer could forgo the treatment altogether and instead have hormone therapy.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Inhaled vaccine to be more effective

Researchers in Toronto are conducting human trials of the vaccine

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022