A new study found that states in New England, the Midwest, and West had a higher prevalence of alcohol use disorder among women, but fewer services that address women’s unique concerns and common barriers to…
The first definitive evidence of when post-Roman lead production began in one of Europe’s largest medieval lead-producing regions, the Derbyshire Peak District in central England, has been uncovered by archaeologists, after centuries of mining had…
The federal Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Parkinson’s disease drug that was based on research by UVA Health scientists. The drug tavapadon, now branded Juvmo, was pioneered by University of Virginia School…
A mother and her baby smiling at each other is more than just a heartwarming exchange—this type of positive interaction may help babies develop emotion regulation skills and the physiological foundations of emotional well-being. That’s…
A study of more than 2.7 million marathon performances has found that higher levels of air pollution on race day were associated with significantly slower finishing times, with recreational runners affected more than elite athletes.…
We know that being near someone we love can make us feel good. A new study discovers why: it helps the body work better. Published in Science Advances, research led by Prof. Shir Atzil and…
A new University of Maine study*^ has identified what researchers describe as a campus protein challenge. Although students generally consumed adequate amounts of protein, many reported that campus dining halls failed to provide protein choices they considered flavourful, appealing…
Many of the drugs that target human brain chemistry, such as antidepressants, are still biologically active when they leave the body. These substances and their metabolites can persist in wastewater and eventually end up in…
A clinical trial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows that laughter therapy can reduce breathing difficulties and is as effective as more traditional breathing exercises. The research is presented at the European…
September 1, 2026 – A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior(JNEB), published by Elsevier, explored elementary school teachers’ experiences before and after the end of the federal universal free school meals…