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Certain 510(k) medical device characteristics are associated with recalls

New study highlights concerns with medical device approval process.

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Science and technology are becoming less disruptive

Since the 1950s, science and technology research has become less disruptive.

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Internships have positive results but do little to influence long-term diversity in USDA Forest Service

A growing number of student and recent graduate trainee and internship programs have been implemented over the last few decades as one potential solution to address the underrepresentation of women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in science and natural resource management institutions. However, data on the effectiveness of this strategy is scarce.

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100 years of data shows modern wheat varieties are a productivity and biodiversity win-win

Agriculture is seen as both a key cause of the global biodiversity crisis and a principal means of addressing it.

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New study finds dramatic growth in undergraduate public health degree conferrals over the past two decades

Recipients of undergraduate degrees in public health are highly diverse, with more than 80% being women and 55% from communities of color. However, after graduation, only about 10% of degree recipients are currently choosing public sector employment opportunities.

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Center-based child care is not linked to behavioral problems

A study from the College of Education and Human Development alleviates concerns for parents who's children are in child care.

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Shared automated vehicles could make cities more livable, equitable

Research from the Center for Transportation Studies demonstrates how we can use automated vehicles to improve transportation and make it more equitable for all.

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Reducing youth interest in flavored vaping products

The popularity of flavored vaping products among young people has been a growing concern in recent years.

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Reduce vaccine hesitancy by focusing on options

New research suggests that offering a choice of vaccines could lead to more people getting vaccinated.

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Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

Opioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes.

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Minor kidney function decline in young adulthood may be detrimental to kidney and cardiovascular health in later life

A new study suggests that though small losses of kidney function in younger adults are often not considered clinically meaningful, clinicians should not discount these factors.

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In Minnesota, fewer white people are vaccinated for COVID-19 than most racial groups — but still less likely to die of COVID-19

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that Black, Hispanic and Asian populations are significantly more likely to die of COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status at the population level.

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How divorce impacts work

Based on two new studies, researchers say divorce can have both negative and positive outcomes in the workplace.

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Childhood lead exposure harms cognition later in life

Children who were exposed to lead in their drinking water have worse cognitive functioning more than 50 years later. New research from the University of Minnesota is the first to estimate the long-term consequences of childhood lead exposure using data collected from a nationally representative sample of Americans.

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Research shows public health agencies are critically understaffed

Research represents a new estimate of staffing levels needed to ensure U.S. residents receive the minimum level of public health protections.

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Digital nudges encourage more exercise

New research shows how reminders from devices can motivate us to exercise more frequently.

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Floating duckweed on ponds stimulates increased greenhouse gas emissions

New research reveals the surprising role of duckweed in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Individuals experiencing food insecurity likely to binge eat when food is available

Young adults experiencing food insecurity may be prone to binge eating in times when food is available, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH).

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A spectral window into plants of the past

Spectroscopic analysis reveals the secrets of the world's plants.

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Nitrous oxide emissions from Corn Belt spike when soils freeze and thaw

Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas, like carbon dioxide or methane. Often overlooked in climate change discussions because it’s less abundant in the atmosphere, its potency is about 300 times greater than carbon dioxide and researchers say its warming potential, especially via agriculture, demands attention.