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Some ‘Inert’ Drug Ingredients May Be Biologically Active
Some supposedly inert ingredients in common drugs — such as dyes and preservatives — may potentially be biologically active and could lead to unanticipated side effects, according to a preliminary...
Older Adults Who Can Really Smell the Roses May Face Lower Likelihood of Dementia
Seniors who can identify smells like roses, turpentine, paint-thinner and lemons, and have retained their senses of hearing, vision and touch, may have half the risk of developing dementia as...
Watch: Leah McSweeney discusses Ramona Singer feud on 'WWHL'
Leah McSweeney discussed her feud with "Real Housewives of New York" co-star Ramona Singer and how Singer's birthday party sent Dorinda Medley to the hospital.
Gallup poll: 75% of U.S. teachers concerned about COVID-19 in schools this fall
A vast majority of U.S. schoolteachers are concerned about exposure to COVID-19 in classrooms this fall, a Gallup survey Friday showed.
Working parents face a child-care crisis. Here's how L.A. employers are handling it.
L.A.'s largest employers scrambled to adapt to the needs of parents in March when schools first closed. They're still scrambling.
Judge bars federal police from targeting reporters, observers in Portland
A federal judge has issued an order barring federal agents from arresting or using physical force against journalists and legal observers without just cause amid ongoing protests in Portland, Ore.
Letters to the Editor: Pondering a life of crime if the $600 unemployment benefit expires
A comedian considers his less-than-legal options to make ends meet if Congress does not extend $600-per-week unemployment payments.
Letters to the Editor: Donald Trump is the reason the COVID-19 crisis is out of control
We knew in 2016 Trump would need on-the-job training to be president. Now, we find ourselves hit unnecessarily hard by the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Will lockdown easing see more of us using rivers?
There has been a surge in people visiting waterways after the lockdown was eased, outdoor groups say.
Why err on the side of caution as COVID-19 looms in workplaces
Hospitals, long-term care homes and other workplaces in Canada need to err on the side of caution or risk being paralyzed in the face of uncertainty from COVID-19, some doctors...
Stalking, harassment common in teen relationships
Nearly half of U.S. teens have been stalked or harassed by a partner or done the deed themselves, a new study finds.
Master's degree loan scheme must continue for further inclusivity, vast study finds
The introduction of a master's degree loan scheme in England "substantially" broadened the socioeconomic class of people able to further their higher education.
Men 'less supportive' in more egalitarian nations
A new 42-country study has found that the more gender egalitarian the country, the less likely men are to support women's causes.
Young dolphins pick their friends wisely
Strategic networking is key to career success, and not just for humans. A new study of wild bottlenose dolphins reveals that in early life, dolphins devote more time to building...
Older adults coped with pandemic best, study reveals
Adults aged 60 and up have fared better emotionally compared to younger adults (18-39) and middle-aged adults (40-59) amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
Older adults feel stressed, yet resilient in the time of COVID-19
America's oldest citizens say they've been through worse, but many older adults are feeling the stress of COVID-19 and prolonged social distancing measures, according to a new study.
Some 'inert' drug ingredients may be biologically active
Some supposedly inert ingredients in common drugs -- such as dyes and preservatives -- may potentially be biologically active and could lead to unanticipated side effects, according to a preliminary...
Young dolphins pick their friends wisely
Strategic networking is key to career success, and not just for humans. A study of bottlenose dolphins reveals that in early life, dolphins devote more time to building connections that...
Long-distance learning could help us democratize education
Kids with all different skin colors need to see teachers from underrepresented groups. (August de Richelieu from Pexels/)This story originally featured on Working Mother.“We moved here for the schools.” It’s a popular refrain...
How does cooperation evolve?
In nature, organisms often support each other in order to gain an advantage. However, this kind of cooperation appears to contradict the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin: Why...
When it comes to happiness, what's love got to do with it?
Researchers have conducted one of the first studies of its kind to quantify the happiness of married, formerly married and single people at the end of their lives to find...
California Legislature will allow absent lawmakers to vote remotely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Citing the threat of COVID-19, the California Assembly plans to allow proxy voting by some members particularly at risk from the virus when the Legislature returns to session next week....
One family's experience with a medical scare when 911 lines went down
After trying to call 911 several times, a family on the Kingston Peninsula drove 40 minutes to get their daughter to the Saint John Regional Hospital during a sudden emergency.
‘I Am A Scientist’ offers students STEM role models
The idea is simple: Students who see themselves in science are more likely to imagine themselves working in the field. To that end, a project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving...
Funeral for C.T. Vivian held in Atlanta
The family and friends of civil rights icon the Rev. C.T. Vivian laid him to rest Thursday at an Atlanta church, though some participated remotely via video.
Narcissists don't learn from their mistakes because they don't think they make any
When most people find that their actions have resulted in an undesirable outcome, they tend to rethink their decisions and ask, ''What should I have done differently to avoid this...
Your friend is throwing a party during a pandemic. How do you say no?
How to politely turn down an invitation to socialize while there's still a pandemic going on.
93-year-old Nazi guard found guilty of 5,232 murders
A German youth court on Thursday found a 93-year-old man guilty of murdering 5,232 people as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.