This Ultra-Safe Dividend Stock Looks Like a Solid Buy After a 9% Boost
The healthcare behemoth’s payout increase was in line with investor expectations, but can it afford the increased dividend cost?
Simulations of turbulence’s smallest structures
Scientists have long used supercomputers to better understand how turbulent flows behave under a variety of conditions. Researchers have now include the complex but essential concept of ‘intermittency’ in turbulent flows.
Why Shares of Plug Power Popped 11% in June
This familiar fuel cell stock continues to bounce back after a steep slide in winter.
3 Stocks That Turned $1,000 Into Half a Million Dollars
A look at why these stocks have outperformed and what investors can take away from them.
Worried About Another Crash? Buy Netflix
The higher stock prices rise, the harder they will inevitably fall. Netflix has all-weather appeal, though you should still pack an umbrella.
Chinese Stocks Are Crashing: Buy the Dip or Stay Away?
The Communist Party’s recent crackdown could be giving long-term investors a big opportunity — if they can stomach the risks.
3 Top Value Stocks to Buy in July
These companies are trading at a discount to their intrinsic value.
EHR alerts go unread, do not lead to deprescribing of medicines linked to dementia
The vast majority of electronic health record (EHR) alerts attempting to reduce prescribing of high-risk medications linked to dementia in older adults went unread in a new study.
Cell-type-specific insight into function of risk factors in coronary artery disease
Using single cell technology, a new study sheds light on the significance of genetic risk factors for, and the diversity of cells involved in, the development of coronary artery disease. The researchers analysed human atherosclerotic lesions to map the…
Tooth loss associated with increased cognitive impairment, dementia
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia — and with each tooth lost, the risk of cognitive decline grows, according to a new analysis.
Climate changed the size of our bodies and, to some extent, our brains
The average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly over the last million years and is strongly linked to temperature. Colder, harsher climates drove the evolution of larger body sizes, while warmer climates led to smaller bodies. Brain size a…
Meta-analysis finds that omega-3 fatty acids improved cardiovascular outcomes
Investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 38 randomized controlled trials of omega-3 fatty acids. Overall, they found that omega-3 fatty acids improved cardiovascular outcomes. Results showed a significantly greater reduction in …
Novel study of high-potency cannabis shows some memory effects
Researchers observed participants over Zoom as they used high-potency cannabis they purchased themselves from dispensaries in Washington state, where recreational cannabis is legal. After administering cognitive tests, researchers found no impact on us…
Malaria and dengue predicted to affect billions more people
An estimated 8.4 billion people could be at risk from malaria and dengue by the end of the century if emissions keep rising at current levels, according to a new study.
5 million deaths a year caused by global climate related abnormal temps
The world’s largest study of global climate related mortality found deaths related to hot temperatures increased in all regions from 2000 to 2019, indicating that global warming due to climate change will make this mortality figure worse in the future….