Volatile pay for gig workers linked to health problems
Gig workers, waiters, salespeople and others who rely on fluctuating income may be paying for wage volatility with their health, […]
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Immune system of modern Papuans shaped by DNA from ancient Denisovans
Modern Papuans’ immune system likely evolved with a little help from the Denisovans, a mysterious human ancestor who interbred with […]
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Ping, your pizza is on its way. Ping, please rate the driver. Yes, constant notifications really do tax your brain
A ping from the pizza company. A couple of pings from your socials. Ping, ping, ping from your family WhatsApp […]
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Arsenic-contaminated water associated with antibiotic resistance in children, study finds
In rural Bangladesh, areas with high levels of arsenic contamination in drinking water, compared to areas with less contamination, have […]
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Do former football players age faster?
Former professional football players—particularly linemen—are more likely than nonplayers with similar demographic characteristics to develop diseases typically associated with advanced […]
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Why every office needs a window: The influence of a view on cognitive performance
People looking at blue sky and trees through a window are more creative and happier than those without a view […]
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Mosquitoes are not repelled by vitamins and other oral supplements you might take
A longstanding medical myth suggests that taking vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, can make your body repel mosquitoes. A […]
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