Scientists and educators are searching for ways to improve air quality in the nation’s often dilapidated school buildings.
Category: Research
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Wegovy, the Weight Loss Drug, Relieves Heart Failure Symptoms: Drugmaker’s Study
The drug Wegovy eased issues for people with a type of heart problem, adding to the treatment’s benefits beyond weight loss.
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Mental Health Spending Surged in Pandemic, Study Finds
Americans’ use of mental health services pivoted to remote visits and increased considerably, a new study found. Economists think both changes are here to stay.
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Faulty Oxygen Readings Delayed Covid Care for Black and Hispanic Patients: Study
Pulse oximeters measuring oxygen in the blood often inflated the levels for dark-skinned Covid patients, who then experienced delayed care or an increased risk of hospital readmission, researchers found.
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YouTube Improperly Used Targeted Ads on Children’s Videos, Watchdogs Say
One of the groups said it had used Google’s tools to run a targeted ad campaign this month on children’s channels. Google has said it did not allow such ads on videos made for children.
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How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid
A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives.
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Research Trials Halted at Columbia’s Psychiatric Center After Suicide
Human research trials at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia have been paused while regulators review whether protocols were violated.
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Indiana Tests if the Heartland Can Transform Into a Chip Hub
The state has little experience with semiconductors, but the Biden administration has promised to unleash opportunity in “the heartland of America” through the $52 billion CHIPS Act.
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4,000 Rescued Beagles, Bred for Research, Found Homes and Best Friends
The dogs, held in cages at a breeding and research facility, were bound for labs. About 4,000 were saved and, almost a year later, many are thriving with their families.
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Heat Is Costing the U.S. Economy Billions in Lost Productivity
From meatpackers to home health aides, workers are struggling in sweltering temperatures and productivity is taking a hit.
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Aided by A.I. Language Models, Google’s Robots Are Getting Smart
Our sneak peek into Google’s new robotics model, RT-2, which melds artificial intelligence technology with robots.