Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Wildfire smoke warnings need to be issued sooner, study finds

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonSummed frequencies of wildfire and smoke Tweets authored by institutional accounts (left) and maximum daily AQI values (for PM2.5) (right) in 2022 aggregated

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Wildfire smoke warnings need to be issued sooner, study finds

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonSummed frequencies of wildfire and smoke Tweets authored by institutional accounts (left) and maximum daily AQI values (for PM2.5) (right) in 2022 aggregated

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Study explores impact of dust on London Underground staff

by Ryan O'Hare, Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108529Researchers have carried out

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Study explores impact of dust on London Underground staff

by Ryan O'Hare, Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108529Researchers have carried out

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on: March 18,2024 12

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on:March 18,2024 12

A social worker explains how to improve quality of life for the growing population of family caregivers

by Kathy L. Lee,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationMillions of Americans havebecome informal family caregivers: people who provide family members or friends with unpaid assistance in

Updated on: March 26,2024 16

A social worker explains how to improve quality of life for the growing population of family caregivers

by Kathy L. Lee,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationMillions of Americans havebecome informal family caregivers: people who provide family members or friends with unpaid assistance in

Updated on:March 26,2024 16

Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harm

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harm

Updated on:March 26,2024 11

Stricter blood-alcohol concentration limits may lead to more hit-and-run fatalities, finds study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityHit-and-run fatalities per 100 traffic fatalities, 1982–2008. Credit:Risk Analysis(2024). DOI: 10.1111/risa.14280Stricter laws on blood alcohol concentra

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Stricter blood-alcohol concentration limits may lead to more hit-and-run fatalities, finds study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityHit-and-run fatalities per 100 traffic fatalities, 1982–2008. Credit:Risk Analysis(2024). DOI: 10.1111/risa.14280Stricter laws on blood alcohol concentra

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

New analysis reveals how skin microbiome could be associated with wrinkles and skin health

by Cassidy Symons,University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As people age or s

Updated on: March 23,2024 17

New analysis reveals how skin microbiome could be associated with wrinkles and skin health

by Cassidy Symons,University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As people age or s

Updated on:March 23,2024 17

Cinnamon processor in Ecuador is culprit behind lead-tainted applesauce, FDA says

by Ernie MundellA company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S.

Updated on: March 16,2024 13

Cinnamon processor in Ecuador is culprit behind lead-tainted applesauce, FDA says

by Ernie MundellA company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S.

Updated on:March 16,2024 13

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

New research shows sexual minority adults more willing to use digital health tools for public health

by JMIR PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about the willingness of sexual minority adults—people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other nonheterosexual orientation ident

Updated on: March 19,2024 16

New research shows sexual minority adults more willing to use digital health tools for public health

by JMIR PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about the willingness of sexual minority adults—people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other nonheterosexual orientation ident

Updated on:March 19,2024 16

Economic hard times make Swedes cut back on drinking

Booze consumption fell by 2.7 percent in Sweden last year.A slumping economy gave Swedes less to cheer about last year as alcohol consumption fell the most in nearly a decade in the Nordic country, ex

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Economic hard times make Swedes cut back on drinking

Booze consumption fell by 2.7 percent in Sweden last year.A slumping economy gave Swedes less to cheer about last year as alcohol consumption fell the most in nearly a decade in the Nordic country, ex

Updated on:March 19,2024 19