Month: November 2023

Kid Infections Now Resistant to Many Antibiotics

Many antibiotics long used to treat common childhood infections are no longer effective because of antibiotic resistance. The authors of a new study say global guidelines on antibiotic use need to be updated to reflect this, and they called for an increased focus on… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on November 1, 2023

Why all languages have words for ‘this’ and ‘that’

Researchers have found that languages around the world have words for ‘this’ and ‘that’.  The 45-strong international team studied 29 languages from around the world including English, Spanish, Norwegian, Japanese, Mandarin, Tzeltal and Telugu. They wanted to see how more than 1,000 speakers use demonstratives — words that show where something is in relation to […]

Published on November 1, 2023

Canine cuddles can comfort equally across all genders

While there are a number of studies demonstrating that dog therapy programs can improve a person’s social and emotional wellbeing, many typically have a disproportionate number of female participants. Recent research evaluated if there are gender differences in wellbeing by setting up separate dog therapy sessions for those who identified as female, male and gender […]

Published on November 1, 2023