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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 1-Jan-2026 03:11 ET (1-Jan-2026 08:11 GMT/UTC)

Emergency department pilot program serves rural families

University of Missouri-Columbia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine showed that a pilot program in the MU Health Care emergency department successfully connected rural families to helpful resources.

Journal: Family & Community Health

Kilimanjaro has lost 75 percent of its natural plant species over the last century

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study suggests that, between 1911 and 2022, land-use change was the primary direct cause of the loss of 75% of natural plant species on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Andreas Hemp of the University of Bayreuth, Germany, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS One on October 29, 2025.

Journal: PLOS One

Ancient tombs reveal the story of Chinese history

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Tombs scattered across China, built between the 4,000-year old Xia Dynasty and the modern era, reflect the political and social patterns of Chinese history, according to a study published October 29, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Quanbao Ma from the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China, and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS One

1 in 3 university students surveyed from a Parisian suburb report being unable to access desired food, with this food insecurity associated with academic dropout

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

1 in 3 university students surveyed from a Parisian suburb report being unable to access desired food, with this food insecurity associated with academic dropout

Journal: PLOS One

For battered brands, consumers can be defenders

University of Texas at Austin
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In newly published research, Texas McCombs Professor of Marketing Hoyer explores what drives different types of "brand defenders." “In today’s world, everything is a two-way interaction, and consumers get involved in the process,” Hoyer says. “They make videos and they stand up for the brands. They can be very valuable in offsetting negative communication.” How can companies can appeal to each type or brand defender?

Journal: Journal of Interactive Marketing

University of Houston study finds challenging outdoor fun boosts youth development

University of Houston
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Contrary to popular belief, not all fun is created equal. New research from the University of Houston reveals certain types of fun, particularly those with outdoor adventure components, may offer greater social and emotional benefits for youth.

Journal: Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education

New program reduces burnout in dementia caregivers, novel research evaluation proves

George Mason University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

WECARE 2.0, a digitally delivered health promotion program for Chinese American dementia caregivers, is easy to use for all literacy levels and increases social supports. An innovative assessment by PhD student Kang Shen highlights that self-report feedback and website activity are crucial for understanding the delivery of a digital intervention.

Journal: Alzheimer s & Dementia

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