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- Canada geese beat humans in longstanding territory battle: study https://aces.illinois.edu/news/study-canada-geese-beat-humans-longstanding-territory-battle 45 comments
- Illinois study identifies atmospheric and economic drivers of global air pollution. Researchers found the amount of carbon monoxide emissions coming from China to South Korea increased from 30 teragrams (Tg) in 1990 to 42 Tg in 2014. https://aces.illinois.edu/news/illinois-study-identifies-atmospheric-and-economic-drivers-global-air-pollution 3 comments science
- Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability of food in the home affects their dietary choices. Availability of processed meats like lunch meat and hot dogs was linked to higher saturated fat intake. Presence of fruit and vegetables was an indicator of nutrients. https://aces.illinois.edu/news/study-how-home-food-availability-affects-young-childrens-nutrient-intake 97 comments science
- Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease. https://aces.illinois.edu/news/common-hair-loss-and-prostate-drug-may-also-cut-heart-disease-risk-men-and-mice 916 comments science
- Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice https://aces.illinois.edu/news/common-hair-loss-and-prostate-drug-may-also-cut-heart-disease-risk-men-and-mice 5 comments health
- For relationship maintenance, accurate perception of partner’s behavior is key. Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment. https://aces.illinois.edu/news/relationship-maintenance-accurate-perception-partners-behavior-key 8 comments science
- When we’re in a long-term romantic relationship, we may come to take each other for granted and forget to show appreciation. A new study examined why perceived gratitude from a spouse or romantic partner changes over time, and finds it can be improved through relationship intervention programs. https://aces.illinois.edu/news/dont-feel-appreciated-your-partner-relationship-interventions-can-help 44 comments science
- Protein region on COVID’s viral spike senses temperature, drives seasonal mutation patterns https://aces.illinois.edu/news/protein-region-covids-viral-spike-senses-temperature-drives-seasonal-mutation-patterns 21 comments science
- Millions of Americans lack adequate access to healthy food. Expanding SNAP benefits and eligibility could eliminate food insecurity in the United States. https://aces.illinois.edu/news/major-revamp-snap-could-eliminate-food-insecurity-us 141 comments science
- An avocado a day keeps your gut microbes happy https://aces.illinois.edu/news/avocado-day-keeps-your-gut-microbes-happy 13 comments science
- Federal legalization of same-sex marriage improved life satisfaction, reduced emotional distress for individuals, study shows https://aces.illinois.edu/news/federal-legalization-same-sex-marriage-improved-life-satisfaction-reduced-emotional-distress?sfns=mo 12 comments science