Flocking to fire: Wildfires don't deter Americans from moving to at-risk regions

Americans are leaving many of the U.S. counties hit hardest by hurricanes and heatwaves—and moving towards dangerous wildfires and warmer temperatures, finds one of the largest studies of U.S. migration and natural disasters.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/flocking-to-fire-wildfires-dont-deter-americans-from-moving-to-at-risk-regions

People with disabilities who misuse opioid drugs 73% more likely to attempt suicide, national study finds

People who take medical opioid drugs without a doctor's prescription are 37% more likely than non-users to plan suicide—and the risk is even greater for those with disabilities, who have 73% higher odds of attempting to take their own life.

Genetic vulnerability to ADHD signals risk of Alzheimer's disease in old age

Genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can predict cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease later in life, revealed an analysis published today in Molecular Psychiatry by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.

Argentine ants will do anything for sugar, but they won't do this

It might seem like common sense that a starving animal is more likely to take dangerous risks to obtain food than one with a full belly. But new research from UCLA shows that groups of Argentine ants, who forage boldly when they're well fed, exercise far more caution when they've been deprived of carbohydrates and the risks from competitors are high.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/argentine-ants-will-do-anything-for-sugar-but-they-wont-do-this

Study finds that working in extreme heat puts strain on fetuses of pregnant women

A new study reveals that the fetuses of women working in the fields in extreme heat can show signs of strain before their mothers are affected, new research has shown.