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- FDA grants emergency authorization for first saliva-based coronavirus test https://www.rutgers.edu/news/new-rutgers-saliva-test-coronavirus-gets-fda-approval 42 comments
- Infertility treatment doubles the risk of postpartum heart disease; A study of more than 31 million hospital records shows that infertility treatment patients were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease in the year after delivery. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/infertility-treatment-doubles-risk-postpartum-heart-disease 2 comments science
- US States Vary in Firearm Ownership – as Well as the Storage and Carrying Habits of Owners. Findings highlight that the policies in place in any given state may have profound effects on the behaviors of the residents and the safety of the communities in those states https://www.rutgers.edu/news/states-vary-firearm-ownership-well-storage-and-carrying-habits-owners 90 comments science
- Green Tea Extract May Harm Liver in People With Certain Genetic Variations https://www.rutgers.edu/news/green-tea-extract-may-harm-liver-people-certain-genetic-variations 8 comments health
- Scientists have found there is no evidence that the COVID-19 vaccination increases the incidence of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves https://www.rutgers.edu/news/no-significant-increase-guillain-barre-syndrome-after-covid-19-vaccination-researchers-find 35 comments science
- Police in the U.S. deal with more diverse, distressed and aggrieved populations and are involved in more incidents involving firearms, but they average only five months of classroom training, study finds https://www.rutgers.edu/news/fatal-police-shootings-united-states-are-higher-and-training-more-limited-other-nations 1666 comments science
- Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrates. (mouse model) https://www.rutgers.edu/news/early-exposure-antibiotics-can-cause-permanent-asthma-and-allergies 53 comments science
- Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies. This is the strongest evidence so far that the long-observed connection between antibiotic exposure in early childhood and later development of asthma and allergies is causal. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/early-exposure-antibiotics-can-cause-permanent-asthma-and-allergies 133 comments science
- Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed to Replace Plastic https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-scientist-develops-antimicrobial-plant-based-food-wrap-designed-replace-plastic 57 comments upliftingnews
- Spray-on plant coating could replace wasteful plastic food wrap. The resulting protection is strong enough to protect against bruising, and includes natural antimicrobial agents (citric acid, nisin and thyme oil) that can fight harmful bacteria and viruses in addition to preventing spoilage. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-scientist-develops-antimicrobial-plant-based-food-wrap-designed-replace-plastic 72 comments science
- Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products—may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Levels were strongest in women who developed pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/chemical-commonly-found-consumer-products-may-disrupt-hormone-needed-healthy-pregnancy 16 comments science
- Ancient Mesopotamian discovery transforms knowledge of early farming. Researchers have unearthed the earliest definitive evidence of broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum) in ancient Iraq, challenging our understanding of humanity’s earliest agricultural practices. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/ancient-mesopotamian-discovery-transforms-knowledge-early-farming 3 comments science
- Chemicals from Hair and Beauty Products Impact Hormones, Especially During Pregnancy. Use of hair products, particularly hair dyes, bleach, relaxers and mousse are associated with lower levels of sex steroid hormones, which have a critical role maintaining pregnancy and fetal development. N = 1,070 https://www.rutgers.edu/news/chemicals-hair-and-beauty-products-impact-hormones-especially-during-pregnancy 15 comments science
- Study: Climate action can lessen poverty and inequality worldwide. The overall benefits of returning carbon tax revenue to citizens could be even greater if total revenues are directed towards the poorest populations in the world, rather than the poorest within each country or region. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/climate-action-can-lessen-poverty-and-inequality-worldwide 10 comments science
- About 3.4 million people, including 470,000 children, have epilepsy in the United States. A new study by Rutgers researchers can help doctors better determine whether generalized epilepsy patients will experience drug resistance or respond to treatment. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/research-delivers-new-hope-epilepsy-patients 9 comments science
- Just enough information will motivate young children to learn, drive curiosity. Preschool children are more likely to choose to gather more information about something if they know just enough about it to find it interesting, but not too much that it becomes boring. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/just-enough-information-will-motivate-young-children-learn-drive-curiosity 9 comments science
- Scientists found that the muscle mass of orangutans on Borneo was significantly lower when less fruit was available. That’s remarkable because orangutans are thought to be good at storing fat for energy. Any further disruption of their fruit supply could have dire consequences for their survival. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/orangutan-finding-highlights-need-protect-habitat 356 comments science
- Volunteer firefighters — who comprise more than 65% of the U.S. fire service — have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in their bodies than the general public. Levels of potentially health-threatening chemicals rise with years of service. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/volunteer-firefighters-have-higher-levels-forever-chemicals 283 comments science
- New research suggest that corals will withstand climate change caused by human activities, based on the precision, robustness and resilience of their impressive process for forming rock-hard skeletons https://www.rutgers.edu/news/corals-carefully-organize-proteins-form-rock-hard-skeletons 15 comments science
- Early life exposure to antibiotics in utero and through mother’s milk disrupts beneficial gut bacteria, compromising T-cell development (Feb 2021, mice) "early-life acquisition of a dysbiotic microbiota has detrimental effects [..] that persist into adulthood" https://www.rutgers.edu/news/infant-antibiotic-exposure-can-affect-future-immune-responses-toward-allergies 7 comments science
- Sea-level rise in 20th century was fastest in 2,000 years along much of East Coast. The global rise in sea-level from melting ice and warming oceans from 1900 to 2000 led to a rate that's more than twice the average for the years 0 to 1800 - the most significant change https://www.rutgers.edu/news/sea-level-rise-20th-century-was-fastest-2000-years-along-much-east-coast 8 comments science
- Study finds that two types of mouthwash disrupt the COVID-19 virus under laboratory conditions, preventing it from replicating in a human cell. Listerine and prescription mouthwash Chlorhexidine disrupted the virus within seconds after being diluted to concentrations that would mimic actual use. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/certain-mouthwashes-might-stop-covid-19-virus-transmission 23 comments science
- Handgun ownership, not shotgun ownership, is associated with greater odds of a person having died from self-inflicted gunshot wound rather than another suicide method. When multiple types of firearms are owned, an individual is likely to default to handguns due to logistical issues or ease of access https://www.rutgers.edu/news/handgun-ownership-associated-firearm-suicide 134 comments science
- States with more gun laws have lower youth gun violence, finds a new study, which examined data from 2005 and 2017 across several US states. Gun violence among children is a significant public health concern in the US, and firearms are the third leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 17. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/states-more-gun-laws-have-lower-youth-gun-violence-rutgers-study-finds 15 comments science
- States with more gun laws have lower youth gun violence, finds a new study, which examined data from 2005 and 2017 across several US states. Gun violence among children is a significant public health concern in the US, and firearms are the third leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 17. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/states-more-gun-laws-have-lower-youth-gun-violence-rutgers-study-finds 24 comments science
- Dads engaged in their kid’s lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior - teens in low-income families whose fathers are more frequently engaged in reading, playing and providing necessities such as clothes and food during childhood have fewer behavioral and emotional problems. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/engaged-dads-can-reduce-adolescent-behavioral-problems-improve-well-being 3 comments worldnews
- Dads engaged in their kid’s lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior - teens in low-income families whose fathers are more frequently engaged in reading, playing and providing necessities such as clothes and food during childhood have fewer behavioral and emotional problems. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/engaged-dads-can-reduce-adolescent-behavioral-problems-improve-well-being 2141 comments science
- Engaged dads can reduce adolescent behavioral problems, improve well-being - teens in low-income families whose fathers engage in feeding, reading and playing during their childhood have fewer behavioral and emotional problems, reducing the gap between poor and richer families. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/engaged-dads-can-reduce-adolescent-behavioral-problems-improve-well-being 3 comments science
- Scientists reported the first instance of COVID-19 triggering a recurrence of Guillain-Barré Syndrome -- a rare disorder where the body's immune system attacks nerves and can lead to respiratory failure & death. May help treating COVID-19 patients with autoimmune disorders that target the nerves. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-reports-first-instance-covid-19-triggering-recurrent-guillain-barre-syndrome 25 comments science
- People who purchase a firearm during the pandemic are more likely to be suicidal than other firearm owners. 70 % of those who bought a firearm during the COVID-19 pandemic reported having suicidal thoughts throughout their lives, compared to 37 % of the rest of the community of gun owners. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/people-who-purchased-firearms-during-pandemic-more-likely-be-suicidal 851 comments science
- Standardizing fee-for-service payments and structuring negotiations between insurers and providers could make the US health care more affordable. In most countries with universal health insurance, physicians are paid on a fee-for-service basis, yet health care prices there are lower than in the US. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/us-should-look-how-other-high-income-countries-regulate-health-care-costs-cut-prices 26 comments science
- Pay-to-stay—the practice of charging people to pay for their own jail or prison confinement—is being enforced unfairly by using criminal, civil and administrative law. People will have a better chance at re-entering society if we shrink size of the correctional system and abolish pay-to-stay fees. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/states-unfairly-burdening-incarcerated-people-pay-stay-fees 96 comments science
- Darwin’s theory of evolution should be expanded to include DNA stability “energy code”, or “molecular Darwinism”. The genetic code can be viewed as an “energy code” that evolved following the laws of thermodynamics (flow of energy), culminating in a nearly singular code for all living species. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/genetic-code-evolution-and-darwins-evolution-theory-should-consider-dna-energy-code 39 comments science
- Support staff and Black and Latinx hospital employees with and without patient care responsibilities are at highest risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection in health care settings. The results suggest a need to enact safety protocols to protect the health care workforce from future waves of infection. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/coronavirus-infection-odds-twice-high-among-black-latinx-hospital-workers 5 comments science
- Stigma Impacts Psychological, Physical Health of Multiracial People: Policy changes can help to fight stigmas of multiracial Americans, one of the fasting growing minority groups in the United States according to a new study https://www.rutgers.edu/news/stigma-impacts-psychological-physical-health-multiracial-people 4 comments science
- Stricter regulation of glass tables could prevent millions of injuries a year. Most of the injuries occurred in children under age 7 and in young adults in their early 20s, and mostly affected arms, shoulders and forehead, ranged from minor abrasions and damage to major organs and vessels, to death. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/glass-tables-can-cause-life-threatening-injuries 33 comments science
- Asthma Does Not Seem to Increase the Severity of COVID-19 https://www.rutgers.edu/news/asthma-does-not-seem-increase-severity-covid-19 196 comments science
- Mangrove Trees Won’t Survive Sea-Level Rise by 2050 if Emissions Aren’t Cut https://www.rutgers.edu/news/mangrove-trees-wont-survive-sea-level-rise-2050-if-emissions-arent-cut 4 comments science
- Heat Stress May Affect More Than 1.2 Billion People Annually by 2100. That's more than four times the number of people affected today, and more than 12 times the number who would have been affected without industrial era global warming. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/heat-stress-may-affect-more-12-billion-people-annually-2100 504 comments science
- Heat Stress May Affect More Than 1.2 Billion People Annually by 2100 https://www.rutgers.edu/news/heat-stress-may-affect-more-12-billion-people-annually-2100 6 comments science