Pigs show potential for 'remarkable' level of behavioral, mental flexibility in new study

Pigs will probably never be able to fly, but new research is revealing that some species within the genus Sus may possess a remarkable level of behavioral and mental flexibility. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology tested the ability of four pigs to play a simple joystick-enabled video game. Each animal demonstrated some conceptual understanding despite limited dexterity on tasks normally given to non-human primates to analyze intelligence.

Ventura Artist Union Member Jason Brock Joins Philly Rock Stars for Recording One of a Kind Single

Dave Uosikkinen and Kenny Aaronson add feel and tone to a contemporary blues rock burner. [PR.com]

More deaths in England and Scotland may be due to obesity and excess body fat than smoking

Obesity and excess body fat may have contributed to more deaths in England and Scotland than smoking since 2014, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

Jeremy Hunt: 'I was too slow to boost the NHS workforce'

With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing an already stretched NHS workforce to new levels of stress, burnout, and trauma, Jeremy Hunt says he regrets not acting earlier to expand numbers of doctors and nurses during his time as health secretary.

No links between opioids or certain antibiotics in pregnancy and major birth defects

Two studies published by The BMJ today find no links between prescription opioids or macrolide antibiotics taken during pregnancy and risk of major birth defects.

Honey Buz Releases "Buz Your Face"; All Natural Skin Care Line, Salon Crafted "True Face Care" for Your Skin Regime

Honey Buz located in the Hudson Valley brings new face care to an all natural product line up that features honey and hemp blended with botanicals in sustainable packaging. [PR.com]

Operation Food Search Revamps Workplace Recycling Program

Nonprofit introduces "Repurpose for a Purpose" during pandemic. [PR.com]

Small Business Phone System BlackLab Launched in India Using Phonologies

Black Lab IVR Deployed on Phonologies Platform Enables India's 40 Million SMBs to Set Up a Business Number in Minutes. [PR.com]

Cayman Adds Nordic BioSite as Trusted Distributor

Cayman Chemical’s complete assay kit, protein, antibody, and biochemical portfolio is now more accessible to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Baltic countries as well as Russia through a distribution agreement with Nordic BioSite. Headquartered in Täby, Sweden, Nordic BioSite’s sales and technical support teams operate with a "By Your Side" mission to assist customers in [PR.com]