Anuradha Varanasi is a freelance science writer. She writes on the intersection of health/medicine, racial disparities, and climate change. She earned an MA in Science Journalism from Columbia University in New York City.
Giving Up Smoking Might Make It Easier To Overcome Substance Abuse Disorders: Study
Quitting smoking cigarettes could enable a person with a substance abuse disorder to recover from their addiction to alcohol or drugs, a recent study stated.
People Use Intuition To Make Important Decisions Rather Than Advice: Study
People from diverse cultures and regions often make difficult decisions by relying on their intuition.
In The U.S., Private Well Water More Likely To Have High Levels Of Heavy Metals
A pilot study of close to 200 pet dogs in homes that use private wells as their main source of water found that at least two-thirds of those dogs were consuming water containing high levels of lead, arsenic, and copper.
People With Kids Expressed Higher Desire For Infidelity in 2020-21 Than Those Without: Study
A study survey of close to 600 women and 500 men found that at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the most unlikely people might have been more likely to cheat on their romantic partners: parents.
The Way Your City Is Designed Could Impact Physical Activity Levels: Study
The more walkable your city is, the more likely it is that you might find it easier to stay physically active.