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Most environmental scientists believe that chemical pollution can and is negatively affecting people and wildlife, according to my team's recent survey. We surveyed 166 environmental scientists across ...

Drugs like cocaine and a common metabolite of it, benzoylecgonine, show up in bodies of water near urban areas. People ...

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) report that the gene, CHRNA3, acts as a key regulator of alcohol sensitivity. Published in ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

Each May and October, millions are urged to “raise awareness” for mental health through national and international campaigns, ...

New research suggests that a popular group of medications used for diabetes and weight loss may also help treat alcohol and drug addiction. These drugs are called GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), ...

Excessive social media use affects mental, physical, and social health. Algorithms exploit attention, reducing focus, self-awareness, and real-life ...

An international study led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed reluctance from industry scientists to test chemicals for their effects on human and wildlife behavior, despite growing evidence ...