A strong correlation has been found between the influx of labor migrants from rural to…
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Some chemicals less damaging to ozone can degrade to long-lived greenhouse gas
Some substitutes for ozone-damaging chemicals being phased out worldwide under international agreements are themselves potent…
The surprising trick jellyfish use to swim
Through clever experiments and insightful math, an interdisciplinary research team has revealed a startling truth…
Effectiveness of efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected children
Researchers evaluated whether HIV-infected children in South Africa who had achieved viral suppression with one…
Pertussis infection in children associated with small increased risk of epilepsy
Although the absolute risk was low, researchers found an increased risk of childhood-onset epilepsy among…
Study examines bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics used to treat gonorrhea
Although gonorrhea susceptibility to the antibiotic cefixime has been improving in recent years, suggesting a…
Endovascular intervention compared to standard treatment for stroke
In a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, an…
Increase seen in prescription drug use in United States
Between 1999-2012, overall prescription drug use increased among US adults, with this increase seen for…
Being moody may help us adapt to change
It’s long been known that mood biases our judgments and perceptions, but this effect has…
National survey of Americans’ health app use shows technology’s promise and weakness
Like the treadmills and stationary bikes that become rec room coatracks, fitness and other health-related…