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Asthma in U.S. Children: Impact of Air Pollution

"Regular Emergence of New Variants of Virus SARS-CoV-2"

Low Lung Cancer Screening Rates in the U.S.

"Innovative Skin Temperature Monitoring Device Unveiled"

Study: FGFR2 Protein Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Development

Early-Life Stress Linked to Inherited Heart Issues

Blood Pressure Patterns in Early Pregnancy Predict Long-Term Hypertension Risk

Protein ADAMTS5 Linked to Ovarian Cancer Spread

New Study Reveals Brain's Reward and Risk Processing

Elite Athletes Express Concerns Over Sports Careers Post-Pregnancy

Study Reveals Factors Behind High Colorectal Cancer Mortality

Study Reveals Alarming Struggle of Dementia Patients

Smartwatches Enhance Alcohol Monitoring, NHS Costs Soar

Study Reveals Older Adults Experience Reduced Muscle Soreness

Yale Study Advances Tick-Borne Disease Solutions

New Brain Pathway Discovered for Female Binge Drinking

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Princeton Neuroscientists Identify Memory Hub for Food Aversions

Tiny Pacemaker Developed by Northwestern Engineers

Study Suggests AI-Enabled Medical Devices Revolutionize Healthcare

Navigating Cold and Flu Season: Battling Viruses Multiple Times

Cardiff Study: Good Mood Boosts mRNA Vaccine Efficacy

Health Conditions Inspire Movie Titles

Mayo Clinic Pioneers Liver Transplant for Colorectal Cancer

Study Reveals Surge in Last-Resort Antibiotic Prescriptions

Sheldon Ekirch Battles Small Fiber Neuropathy

Global Review: Food Insecurity's Impact on Health

Considerations for Embryo Selection in IVF: Health and Traits

AI Tool Detects Patient Deterioration Early, Cuts Death Risk

Bill Bradley's Greatest Asset: His Eyes

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Exploring Proton Transfer in Aqueous Systems

AI Model Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Study by FAO: Livestock Productivity Boost Reduces Antibiotic Use

Alpine Plant Species in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Master Camouflage

Climate Change Threatens Californian Wild Salmon, Warns Researchers

Cell's Endoplasmic Reticulum: Protein Manufacturing Hub

Extreme Environment: Sagittarius C, Star-Forming Cloud

Galactic Stars: Unveiling the Rhythm of Evolution

Miso Fermented in Space Station Resembles Earth's Flavor

Researchers Uncover Ancient Genomes from Green Sahara

Study on Interaction Between Amoebas, Bacteria, and Plants

Earth's Early Geological History: New Discovery Challenges Beliefs

Galaxies Cease Star Formation Early Post Big Bang

Elon Musk's Backing of Trump in 2024 Election Affects Tesla's Consumer Support

Common Causes of Fatal Intestinal Diseases: Giardia Duodenalis and Cryptosporidium

Insights on Complex Frequency Excitations in Light Control

Study Shows Nonjudgmental Listening Enhances Conversations

Study Reveals Minimal Asian Representation in Textbooks

Study Reveals How Museum Butterfly Collections Track Disease

The Evolution of Casual Dining: From Coffee to Takeout

Fluctuating Rainfall Patterns Impact Pacific Coast Residents

Australia's Unique Wildlife at Risk: Urgent Conservation Needed

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Triggers Earth Impact Alert

Machine-Learning Algorithm Predicts Protein Behavior in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Study on Fossil Carnivoran Mammals in Himalayan Foothills

Mountain Snowpacks Build Up Water Reserves for Western Communities

New Warm Jupiter Exoplanet Discovered 1,000 Light Years Away

Study Reveals Rising Frequency of El Niño Events

How Reflecting on Fitness Posts Can Help Young Women

Exploring Anti-Feminist Themes in TikTok's Tradwife Community

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Claude Shannon's Language Probability Model

Nintendo Announces June 5 Launch for Switch 2 with Interactive Features

World's Smallest Light-Controlled Pacemaker Unveiled

World Health Organization Declares Loneliness Crisis: AI Chatbots in Demand

Cyclist Safety: Global Impact of Road Collisions

Mainstream Sites Moderate, 4chan Fosters Online Hate

The Evolution of Blockchain Technology: Challenges and Progress

Study Reveals Eye-Tracking Advancements for Mobile Control

Coffee Company Optimizes Supply Chain for Efficiency

AI Threatens Anime Artists, Miyazaki Unmatched

Xiaomi Collaborates with Police on Autonomous Car Crash

Study Reveals Enhanced Majorana Stability in Quantum Systems

Meta's AI Research Head to Step Down Amid Intense Competition

Brad Smith: Microsoft's President and Vice Chair - Unusual Futurist to Legal Luminary

Bay Area Tech Industry Faces Job Losses in Early 2025

Meta Platforms Inc. Enhances Smart Glasses with Hand-Gesture Controls

Chinese Scientists Develop High-Efficiency Redox Flow Battery

Impact of Radiation on Nuclear Reactor Materials

General Motors Tops US Vehicle Sales Amid Tariff Concerns

Nintendo Set to Unveil Successor to Popular Switch Console

Nintendo Set to Unveil New Version of Switch Console

Study Reveals AI Decision-Making Parallels Human Errors

Impact of Even Power Consumption on Norwegian Hydropower

Androids Get Relatable: Study Reveals "Thinking Face" Fix

Tesla Sales Decline in March Across European Markets

Maintaining Roads and Highways for U.S. Transportation Infrastructure

Unlocking Full Potential: Photovoltaic, Battery Storage, and EVs in Homes

Silicon Valley: Global Innovation Symbol Spurs Tech Hub Investments

Myanmar Earthquakes: Urgent Call for Preparedness

NYC Speed Cameras Cut Crashes: Study

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Monday, 9 September 2019

New flying reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals

A newly identified species of pterosaur is among the largest ever flying animals, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.

Experimental 'blood test' accurately screens for PTSD

An artificial intelligence tool—which analyzed 28 physical and molecular measures, all but one from blood samples—confirmed with 77 percent accuracy a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans, according to a new study.

Dietary supplement may help with schizophrenia

A dietary supplement, sarcosine, may help with schizophrenia as part of a holistic approach complementing antipsychotic medication, according to a UCL researcher.

Once or twice weekly daytime nap linked to lower heart attack/stroke risk

A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having a heart attack/stroke, finds research published online in the journal Heart. But no such association emerged for either greater frequency or duration of naps.

US political sanctions on Iran curtailing global scientific progress: analysis

The political sanctions imposed on Iran by the US are curtailing global scientific progress, suggests an analysis published in the online journal BMJ Global Health.

Study shows shorter people are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Short stature is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes).Tall stature is associated with a lower risk, with each 10cm difference in height associated with a 41% decreased risk of diabetes in men and a 33% decreased risk in women.

Crisis-hit Nissan CEO set to resign as board meets

The CEO of crisis-hit Japanese automaker Nissan plans to resign, reports said Monday, as the firm's board meets to discuss an audit launched after former chief Carlos Ghosn's arrest over financial misconduct.

Australia girds for worst as bushfire season comes early

Australia battled to contain around 160 bushfires in the east of the country Monday, an early start to a wildfire season that authorities warn could be the worst in decades.

Powerful typhoon Faxai in direct hit on Tokyo

A powerful typhoon with potentially record winds and rain battered the Tokyo region early Monday, sparking evacuation warnings to tens of thousands, widespread blackouts and transport disruption.

BA cancels almost all UK flights in landmark strike

British Airways on Monday cancelled almost all flights departing and arriving into the UK, as the airline's first-ever pilots' strike began, sparking travel chaos for tens of thousands of passengers.

Labour report alleges violations by China iPhone supplier

Apple and its supplier Foxconn admitted they have been using too many temporary workers to staff an iPhone factory in central China, as a labour rights group accused them Monday of a number of workers rights violations.

China's Geely takes stake in German 'flying taxi' firm Volocopter

German "flying taxi" developer Volocopter said Monday it had raised 50 million euros ($55.1 million) from investors including automaker Geely, risking a revived debate about Chinese investments in EU firms.

Philippines confirms African swine fever, culls 7,000 pigs

Lab tests have confirmed that African swine fever caused the deaths of pig herds in at least seven villages near Manila and a multiagency body will be set up to ensure the highly contagious disease does not spread further, Philippine officials said Monday.

9 Florida students hospitalized for eating 'THC-laced candy'

Authorities say nine students from a Florida charter school ate marijuana-infused candy and were hospitalized with stomach pains.

Scottish study shows that autoantibody test followed by CT imaging may reduce lung cancer mortality

A combination of the EarlyCDT-Lung Test followed by CT imaging in Scottish patients at risk for lung cancer resulted in a significant decrease in late stage diagnosis of lung cancer and may decrease lung cancer specific mortality, according to research presented at IASLC 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). The research was presented by Prof. Frank Sullivan, from the University of St Andrews, St Andrews/United Kingdom.

Video assisted lung surgery reduces complications and hospital stays compared to open surgery

Video-assisted thoracic surgery is associated with lower in-hospital complications and shorter length of stay compared with open surgery among British patients who were diagnosed at an early stage of lung cancer, according to research presented today the IASLC 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer, hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

The rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black women suffering from persistent high blood pressure at more than twice the rate of white women, according to a Rutgers study.

'Clamp' regulates message transfer between mammal neurons

A fundamental question in nerve biology brings to mind a race car at the starting line: The engine is revving, but the brake is on. The system is ready to go, but under tight control.

Many older hospitalized patients with cancer experience malnutrition

Results from a new study indicate that older hospitalized patients with cancer may have a high risk of being malnourished and experiencing symptoms such as no appetite and nausea, according to findings published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Fatty foods necessary for vitamin E absorption, but not right away

A fresh look at how to best determine dietary guidelines for vitamin E has produced a surprising new finding: Though the vitamin is fat soluble, you don't have to consume fat along with it for the body to absorb it.

Tweets indicate nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms of JUUL users

As e-cigarette brand JUUL continues to climb in popularity among users of all ages, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers took a unique approach to analyzing its impact by using Twitter to investigate any mention of nicotine effects, symptoms of dependence and withdrawal in regards to JUUL use.

Native foods are key to preserving rodent gut bacteria in captivity

As Rodolfo Martinez-Mota well knows, from the cactus spines in his clothes and skin, white-throated woodrats love to eat prickly pear cactus (from the Opuntia genus). They like the cactus so much that their gut microorganism community, or microbiome, is specially equipped to break down toxins in the cactus.

Paid family leave improves vaccination rates in infants

Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. The effect is stronger on families living below the poverty line.   

Hospital infections declining in Canada

There is good news on the infection front: infections acquired by patients in Canadian hospitals are declining, with a 30% reduction between 2009 and 2017, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). However, continued focus is necessary to identify and prevent emerging antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, and infections with medical devices, such as urinary or intravenous catheters.

New guideline on Parkinson's disease aimed at physicians and people with Parkinson's

A comprehensive new Canadian guideline provides practical guidance for physicians, allied health professionals, patients and families on managing Parkinson disease, based on the latest evidence. The guideline is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), accompanied by an easy-to-reference infographic and podcast.

And then there was light: looking for the first stars in the Universe

Astronomers are closing in on a signal that has been travelling across the Universe for 12 billion years, bringing them nearer to understanding the life and death of the very earliest stars.

Scientists find psychiatric drugs affect gut contents

Scientists have found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria in rats. These results raise questions about the specificity of psychoactive drug action, and if confirmed in humans whether psychiatrists might need to consider the effects on the body before prescribing. The research team is currently carrying out a large-scale human observational study which aims to answer the questions posed by these findings. This work is presented at the ECNP Conference in Copenhagen following part-publication in a peer-review journal.

Children of anxious mothers twice as likely to have hyperactivity in adolescence

A large study has shown that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child's life have twice the risk of having hyperactivity symptoms at age 16. This work is being presented for the first time at the ECNP Congress in Copenhagen.

Malaria can and should be eradicated within a generation, declare global health experts

A future free of malaria, one of the world's oldest and deadliest diseases, can be achieved as early as 2050, according to a new report published today by The Lancet Commission on malaria eradication.