Study finds some sport fish are caught repeatedly - which may throw off population count

A new study reports that, for several species of oceanic sport fish, individual fish that are caught, released and recaught are more likely to be caught again than scientists anticipated. The findings raise some interesting questions for policy...
17-Nov-2020 1:15 PM EST Add to Favorites

In Mice, Cadmium Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Obesity, Metabolic Issues in Adult Female Offspring

In a mouse study aimed at modeling human exposure to the toxic metal cadmium, researchers found that female offspring of mice exposed to cadmium during pregnancy became obese in adulthood, developed fatty livers and could not process glucose...
12-Nov-2020 10:20 AM EST Add to Favorites

The Strategic Stockpile Failed; Experts Propose New Approach to Emergency Preparedness

A panel of academic and military experts is calling for a more dynamic, flexible approach to emergency preparedness at the national level.
12-Nov-2020 8:55 AM EST Add to Favorites

Researchers identify new Rickettsia species in dogs

Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a new species of Rickettsia bacteria that may cause significant disease in dogs and humans.
10-Nov-2020 2:45 PM EST Add to Favorites

New Software Focuses On Better Targeting Mental Health Resources

Researchers have developed a prototype software system that aims to help policymakers and healthcare providers better address mental health challenges facing Hispanic populations across the United States.
9-Nov-2020 9:40 AM EST Add to Favorites

Ultrasound Technique Offers More Precise, Quantified Assessments of Lung Health

Researchers have developed a technique that uses ultrasound to provide non-invasive assessments of pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary edema. The technique has been shown to both quantify lung scarring and detect lung fluid in rats. A study on...
15-Oct-2020 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Proactive Steps Linked To Reduced Medical Costs, Hospital Visits for Children With Asthma

A new study looking at data from tens of thousands of children with asthma finds that several widely available interventions are associated with both reduced medical costs and a reduced likelihood that the children will need to visit an emergency...
12-Oct-2020 12:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites

How (and Why) Steak-umm Became a Social Media Phenomenon During the Pandemic

A new study outlines how a brand of frozen meat products took social media by storm – and what other brands can learn from the phenomenon.
1-Oct-2020 8:15 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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