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In The Mediterranean Sea, Microfibers Host Bacteria That Cause Food Poisoning
Thanks to plastic pollution, fishing activities, and the textile industry that release huge amounts of microfibers into the Mediterranean Sea, almost 200 species of bacteria are thriving by making these minute pollutants their homes.
Brain MRI Data & Machine Learning Models Might Help In Diagnosing ADHD
In a new study, researchers made a breakthrough by potentially finding a far more robust mechanism through which ADHD diagnosis via brain MRI scans might become a reality in the future.
Social Connectedness Might Help In Having A Healthier Gut Microbiome
In a recent study, researchers found that social connectedness among monkeys helps in improving the diversity of their gut microbiome that helps in reducing the abundance of bad bacteria that could potentially cause diseases.
Covid-19 Could Make People More Prone To Other Infections By Wreaking Havoc With Gut Bacteria
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers found that even a mild Covid infection can reduce the diversity of gut microbiota and make people more vulnerable to other infections.
Higher CO2 Levels Could Result In Crops Having At Least 20% Less Protein
During the Anthropocene Epoch, human activities from burning fossil fuels are emitting greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide at such an accelerated pace that it is negatively impacting plants’ mechanisms of acquiring nutrients from the soil, according …
ADHD Medication Might Help In Treating Amphetamine Addiction
A recent JAMA Psychiatry study found that an ADHD medicine called lisdexamfetamine reduced the risk of hospitalization due to amphetamine or methamphetamine addiciton by 18% and 14% for deaths caused by substance abuse disorders.
At least 76% Of People Who Have Long Covid Face Stigma
In a recent UK-based study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers found that among people with long Covid, the prevalence of them facing stigma on a frequent basis was 95% and 76% for those who always experienced stigma.
Can ADHD Medications Increase The Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease?
Despite the fact that there is sufficient evidence that proves ADHD medications can help in reducing the neurodevelopmental condition’s core symptoms, researchers have raised concerns about both stimulants and nonstimulant medications’ cardiovascular s…
Researchers Delve Into Why Autistic Individuals Prefer Reduced Eye Contact
In a new study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers from Yale University pinpointed a specific region of the human brain — known as the dorsal parietal region — that has been associated with the social symptomatology of autism with the help o…
More Than 1 Billion People At Risk Of Hearing Loss Due To Personal Listening Devices
In a new BMJ Global Health study published on Tuesday, researchers warn that more than 1 billion teenagers and young individuals might be at the risk of hearing loss — all thanks to their regular use of earbuds, headphones, and choosing to attend extre…
