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Pet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella

Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as the bacteria have developed ways to survive drugs. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people can get Salmonella from eating contaminated food products or from infected people or animals — typically via unintentional contact with feces […]

Published on January 9, 2025

Is there really a mid-career crisis? Job satisfaction follows a U-shaped curve only among highly skilled workers, according to new study

Contrary to the long-held belief that the mid-career crisis plagues everyone, new research suggests that job satisfaction follows a U-shaped trajectory only for managerial and professional workers. This provocative finding challenges societal perceptions surrounding midlife and calls for a revaluation of workplace support for individuals in their 40s and 50s. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on January 9, 2025

States struggle to curb food waste despite policies

Current state policies aren’t enough to curb food waste. Study shows states are falling short of the reduction goals set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge […]

Published on January 9, 2025