In a 2011 survey, over half of 16- to 22-year-olds, when asked to choose only two items from a list, said they would rather give up their sense of smell than go without technology like their phone or laptop. Compared to other senses, human smell often seems like an afterthought. However, researchers have discovered a […]
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Opportunistic Threat: Acinetobacter baumannii Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is an opportunistic bacterium that infects individuals weakened by illnesses like pneumonia or wounds. It can colonize the lungs and cause infections in organs or on the skin, surviving on dry surfaces for up to a month, often found on healthcare workers. Resistant to traditional eradication methods,
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Australia’s Food Safety Information Council recently released a report on the nation’s handwashing habits. It revealed that 19% of Australians don’t always wash their hands after using the toilet, and nearly half (42%) confess they don’t consistently wash their hands before handling food. Do you wash your hands every time you use the bathroom? What
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A teenager’s IQ might strangely predict their future beverage preferences, though scientists are unsure why. A recent study of mostly White men and women in the US found that individuals with higher IQ scores during their freshman year of high school are more likely to consume alcohol regularly in adulthood. The analysis found that IQ
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A recent review has underscored how skin tone can influence the safety and effectiveness of certain medications and emphasized the need to reform current clinical drug trials to include more historically underrepresented populations. Clinical trials play a crucial role in assessing the safety and efficacy of medications in humans. Although the primary aim of biomedical
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Reducing calorie intake and regularly delaying meals could be an effective approach to extending lifespan, but there may be trade-offs. A large U.S. study involving nearly 1,000 mice indicates that while food restriction leads to metabolic changes and lower body mass, these effects could pose health risks for certain individuals. Numerous studies have consistently shown
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Transforming Vulnerability into Advantage While surgical stitches are effective for wound healing, they can sometimes come undone with excessive movement. However, researchers in China have transformed this vulnerability into an advantage by creating stitches that generate an electric charge when stretched, promoting faster healing. Standard sutures commonly treat large and deep skin wounds by aligning
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Feeling exhausted after a long video call? Your fatigue may be linked to your screen background, a study suggests a hack, recommending nature images. Zoom video calls have become a daily routine for many, especially since the COVID pandemic. The increased time spent on video calls has led to a new phenomenon called “videoconference fatigue,”
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To maintain heart health and prevent high blood pressure as you age, it’s important not to peak too early in life. Recent research suggests that sustaining regular exercise into middle age is key to long-term protection against hypertension. Social factors can make maintaining physical activity more challenging for some individuals, according to a study of
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Australia has a deep affection for dogs, with one of the highest rates of pet ownership globally, and half of all households owning at least one dog. But do they benefit our health? After companionship, mental health is the second-most cited reason for getting a dog. Many dog owners report “feeling healthier” because of their
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