More than 6 million children in America have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now, a new study co-led by the University of Missouri has uncovered a striking correlation: Unmedicated youth with ADHD not only have significantly higher rates of obesity, but they also tend to exceed screen time recommendations and fall short of meeting crucial sleep guidelines.

Researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are making affordable bioplastics.

Agricultural heritage systems, the custodians of ancient farming practices, face unprecedented challenges from climate change and urbanization.

A recent study by Kyushu University explored the relationship between corporate climate change mitigation actions and the cost of capital for 2,100 Japanese listed companies from 2017 to 2021. The findings, published in Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, reveal that companies that maintain lower carbon intensity and disclose more climate-related information can reduce their capital costs. Conversely, mere commitments to climate change without actionable measures do not significantly impact costs.

Young adults aged 18 to 20 are especially vulnerable to death by suicide, but the impact of gun control laws on these deaths has been underexamined. A new study reveals that a combination of minimum age laws and permit to purchase (PTP) laws significantly reduces both firearm-specific and overall suicide rates among young adults. This underscores the effectiveness and practicality of implementing PTP laws as a promising policy intervention.

In a recent discovery poised to enhance agricultural resilience, scientists have demystified the elaborate cold resistance mechanisms of the white water lily—a plant that flourishes in the frigid climes of Xinjiang's lofty terrains.