The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces and urban parks, especially during periods of lockdown. Even a
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A lack of self control during adolescence is not uniquely human
Impulsiveness in adolescence isn’t just a phase, it’s biology. And despite all the social factors that define our teen years,
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Habitat loss linked to global emergence of infectious diseases
Auburn University researchers have published a new hypothesis that could provide the foundation for new scientific studies looking into the
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Connection of children to nature brings less distress, hyperactivity and behavioral problems
The city lifestyle has been criticised as a key reason that children are disconnected from nature. This has led to
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Diet affects the breast microbiome in mammals
Diet influences the composition of microbial populations in the mammary glands of nonhuman primates, researchers report October 2 in the
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How the cholera bacterium survives water predators
The cholera-causing bacterium, Vibrio cholerae, is commonly found in aquatic environments, such as oceans, ponds, and rivers. There, the bacterium
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Gastrointestinal flora: the culprit for severe lung damage after blood transfusion
Knowledge that the gastrointestinal flora affects both healthy physiological processes and various disease mechanisms has increased in recent years. A
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Many wildlife-vehicle collisions preventable
A new study from the University of Waterloo has found that Ontario could save millions by implementing simple measures to
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Community helminth control programs may reach more children than school programs
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infect nearly 1.5 billion people around the world and can contribute to stunted growth and development in
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