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Study reveals airport surfaces most likely to have a virus on them
Dec 5, 2024 · (Photo by Skitterphoto via Pexels) By Stephen Beech. Cleaning surfaces every two hours at airports cuts potentially deadly norovirus infections by 83%, according to a new study.. Researchers found that airport restaurants had the highest risk of norovirus transmission.. But frequently disinfecting surfaces, mask-wearing and antimicrobial surface coatings at the transport hubs can all help ...
Many Americans doing more good deeds to make up for 2024
Nov 27, 2024 · Four in 10 Americans are actively doing more good deeds before the end of 2024 — to make up for the rest of the year. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 43% are using the end of the year to compensate for the rest of 2024, increasing their good deeds like volunteering […]
Vaccine shows promise in treating aggresive form of breast cancer
Nov 14, 2024 · A trial of the vaccine showed it to be . (Photo by CDC via Unsplash). By Stephen Beech. Breast cancer patients have been given fresh hope after a new vaccine showed "promise" in treating an aggressive form of the disease.
Scientists make key Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough
Dec 23, 2024 · (Photo by Lisa Yount via Unsplash). By Stephen Beech. Scientists investigating Alzheimer's disease have made a key breakthrough.. They have identified a vital cellular mechanism driving the most common cause of dementia. American researchers say the breakthrough marks a "promising" target for drug treatments that slow, or possibly even reverse, the disease’s development.
Research reveals real reason we’re addicted to our smartphones
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How social media affects Gen Z’s confidence - Talker
Jun 14, 2024 · A new Forbes Health and Talker Research survey of 2,000 U.S.-based social media users reveals that it can, with 45% of respondents saying social media harms their confidence in their smile, particularly among Gen Z.. Key findings from the survey include: 53% of people compare their smiles to others on social media, and this figure is significantly higher among Gen Z (72%)
Why 1 in 3 people feel ‘stuck in a rut’ socially - talker.news
Nov 1, 2024 · More than a third of Americans feel socially “stuck in a rut” (37%), according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults who have traveled with friends found that 39% haven’t made a new friend in over a year and a similar percentage haven’t gone to …
Study shows you’re not alone in feeling anxious about the election
Oct 25, 2024 · If you’re feeling on edge during this election cycle, you’re far from alone. More than 60% of survey respondents stated that their mental health has either been slightly, moderately or significantly negatively impacted by the upcoming election. In fact, 46% reported feelings of anxiety, 37% felt stress and 31% experienced feelings of fear.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans just want the election to be over
Nov 5, 2024 · This was especially true for millennials, as 35% said they just want to put the historic event behind them. This is according to a survey by Talker Research of 1,000 U.S. adults split by political party, which looked at how the election is impacting Americans’ lives even as votes are being cast and counted.. Democratic candidate …
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