Oxytocin is essential in activities of the social brain such as trust and love and in…
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Global eradication of ‘fly of death’ not ethically justified, researchers conclude
Researchers argue that human-caused extinction of the tsetse fly would be unethical, but elimination campaigns targeting…
How light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients
Nneuroscientists linked white light at night -- the kind that typically illuminates hospital rooms -- to…
Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others
Pets help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues, according to a new national…
Transparent wood can store and release heat
Wood may seem more at home in log cabins than modern architecture, but a specially treated…
Making lead pipes safe
Lead leaching from pipes into the water supply is a serious public health concern. If water…
Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults
An estimated 76 million people use psychostimulants, which include illicit drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and…
Sleeping pill use linked to greater need for blood pressure medications
A study of 752 older adults with hypertension followed from 2008-2010 through 2012-2013, using sleeping pills…
Anti-inflammatory plant-based diet helps reduce gingivitis
A plant-based whole food diet reduced gingivitis in a recent randomized trial.
Counselors may find that focusing on the human-nature connection may help clients
The concept of 'ecowellness' encompasses a sense of appreciation, respect, and awe of nature that can…