Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a historically Western occurrence. Although mainly a problem in the United States, as the standard American diet has gone global, IBD has become more common across the globe. All that fast food, fat, and sugar could be promoting the proliferation of IBD. A recent study has found that eating…
Research Links the Western Diet to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
June 16, 2021
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Study: Pandemic Causes Southern California’s Population Growth to Stall
June 9, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Low birth rates, uncertainty over immigration and long-term impacts from COVID-19 will result in a year-over-year population decline in Southern California for the first time ever, researchers said in the first of a two-part demographic conference sponsored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the University of Southern California. The 32nd annual…
Live Q&A: Fauci Emails Suggest Lab Coverup; Gain-of-Function Research Enters Spotlight
The public release of emails from Dr. Anthony Fauci has revealed that top U.S. leaders dealing with policy on the COVID-19 virus may have conspired to prevent investigations into a possible China lab origin. And amid the revelation, U.S. officials are calling for additional investigations, including into U.S.-funded research with China on gain-of-function research. In this…
Financial Consequences of Orange County’s Child Care Shortage Exceed $4 Billion
June 3, 2021
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A shortage of child care agencies in Orange County, California, has resulted in a loss of more than $4 billion annually in lost production and wages, officials say. Child care advocates said that more than 67,000 jobs are lost every year in Orange County, and $372 million is lost in tax revenue, due to a lack of child care options….
Live Q&A: US Funding for Controversial Virus Research with China Comes Into the Spotlight
US taxpayer dollars had been going to a virus laboratory in China, to finance research that makes viruses more deadly. As the possibility that the COVID-19 virus leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, is coming back into the headlines, there’s now a push to ban US funding for this type of controversial research. In…
Study Links Eating a Diet Rich in Fruit and Vegetables With Less Stress
May 26, 2021
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In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The Australian Diabetes and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study aimed to find a link between…
Senators Object to Amnesty for Academics Funded by China
Eight Republican senators aren’t happy that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving forward with amnesty for researchers who admit getting past funding from foreign sources. “America’s successful research enterprise is built on reciprocity, integrity, and transparency. These values foster a free exchange of ideas and ensure that researchers and institutions receive the benefit of hard…
University of Alberta to Work With ‘All Levels of Government’ to Curtail Research Ties With China
The University of Alberta says it’s willing to work with all levels of government after a report revealed that the university had been collaborating with China in critical research areas that could undermine Canada’s national security. “A consistent national response on security matters and international engagement is necessary and we are fully committed to working…
Mismanagement Contributes to Longer Fire Seasons, Researchers Say
April 22, 2021
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California’s wildfire season is getting longer, according to University of California–Irvine (UCI) environmental engineers, who say poor fire management practices contributed to the most wildfires. In a study published April 22, UCI researchers analyzed California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) wildfire statistics from 2000 to 2019, comparing the data with the period of 1920 to 1999. Researchers found the annual…
Biden Admin Ends Trump-Era Limits on Research With Fetal Tissue
The Biden administration is rolling back Trump-era restrictions on the use of fetal tissue in federally funded research, a move welcomed by some scientists but heavily criticized by pro-life advocates. In a notice released April 16, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) said that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would end both…
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