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New Biomarkers Could Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cells from a cheek swab revealed biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis that could lead to a way to diagnose and begin treatment before the disease develops, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

Cannabis Impacts Sperm Counts, Motility in Two Generations of Mice

An intense but short-term exposure to cannabis vapor lowered sperm counts and slowed sperm movement, or motility, not only in the directly exposed male mice but also in their sons.

Many New College Students Report Pet Separation Anxiety

Pets are not the only ones who experience separation anxiety; their people do too.

Sleep Loss Does Not Impact Ability to Assess Emotional Information

It’s no secret that going without sleep can affect people’s mood, but a new study shows it does not interfere with their ability to evaluate emotional situations.

Individualistic COVID‑19 Vaccine Messages Had Best Effect in U.S. Study

Emphasizing individual rather than community health risks from COVID-19 appeared to create more vaccine acceptance among participants in a study led by Washington State University researcher Porismita Borah.

Novel Study of High-Potency Cannabis Shows Memory Effects

Even before the pandemic made Zoom ubiquitous, Washington State University researchers were using the video conferencing app to research a type of cannabis that is understudied: the kind people actually use.

Stress During Pandemic Linked to Poor Sleep

Many people likely lost sleep over COVID‑19. A study of twins led by Washington State University researchers found that stress, anxiety and depression during the first few weeks of the pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep.

Seeds of Economic Health Disparities Found in Subsistence Society

No billionaires live among the Tsimane people of Bolivia, although some are a bit better off than others.

Workplace Pandemic Protocols Impact Employee Behavior Outside Work

Employer COVID‑19 safety measures influenced worker precautions even when they were not on the clock, according to a new study out of Washington State University.

Pandemic Has Increased Pregnancy Stress for U.s. Women

COVID-19 has created new problems for pregnant women in the United States, a group that already faced the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world even before the pandemic.

Doctor Communication Key to Pandemic Vaccine Adoption

People who talk with their doctors are more likely to get vaccinated during a pandemic, according to a study of evidence collected during the “swine flu,” the last pandemic to hit the U.S. before COVID-19.

Clinical Trial Shows Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery Can Start Without Sobriety

Harm reduction treatment helped people experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder reduce their drinking and improve their health–even if they didn’t quit drinking alcohol.

Low-Income Parents Receiving Universal Payments Spent More on Kids

When given cash with no strings attached, low- and middle-income parents increased their spending on their children, according to Washington State University research.

Food Safety Crises at Smaller Restaurant Chains Can Hurt Giants

When it comes to a food safety crisis like an E.coli outbreak, little restaurant brands have an outsized influence.

Layoffs Pushed Hospitality Workers to Leave Industry

The psychological toll of losing a job due to COVID‑19 caused many young hotel and restaurant workers to consider changing careers, according to a Washington State University study.

Expressing Variety of Emotions Earns Entrepreneurs Funding

Putting on a happy face might not be enough for entrepreneurs to win over potential investors.

Oktoberfest Memories Increase Life-Satisfaction, Customer Loyalty

No one went to Oktoberfest in 2020, but chances are those who attended in the past are still thinking about it.

Study Shows Pest Attack-Order Changes Plant Defenses

The dining time of different insects impacts a plant’s defenses and nutritional quality—a complexity uncovered in new research with implications for pest management strategies.

Untrained Beer Drinkers Can Taste Different Barley Genotypes

When it comes to craft beer, the flavor doesn’t have to be all in the hops.

Bee-Impersonating Flies Show Pollinator Potential

A tiny bee imposter, the syrphid fly, may be a big help to some gardens and farms, new research from Washington State University shows.