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Alzheimer's Disease: Modern Medicine's Challenge

Parents' Role in Children's Health Maintenance

Philippine Village Fights Dengue with Mosquito Bounty

Melbourne Scientists Uncover Breakthrough in Cancer Research

Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Behavior

Hiv Patients Can Ship Blood Samples For Testing

University of Tsukuba Visualizes Brain Activity Patterns

Staffing Cuts at U.S. Health Agencies Threaten Public Health

Major Breakthrough in MSH3-Targeting Therapies for Huntington's Disease

Understanding the Role of Triglycerides in Heart Health

Inflammatory Arthritis Linked to Higher Mood Disorder Risk

Lupus Causes Irreversible Organ Damage

Study Reveals High Discontinuation of GLP-1 RA Therapy

Scientists at University of Sydney Utilize Zwitterions for Anti-Clot Materials

Human Life Expectancy Growth Slows in Europe

High Altitude Living: Health Benefits and Mitochondrial Disease Hope

Lower Blood Pressure Targets for Older Adults: SPRINT Trial Results

National Prohibition of Menthol Cigarettes: Impact on Quitting

Neuroestrogens in Brain Suppress Appetite

Study Reveals Newborn Seizures Linked to Epilepsy Risk

UCL-Led Therapy Reduces Violence in Male Offenders

Mash Increases Liver Risks: FGF21 Analog Mechanisms Unclear

Decrease in Ophthalmic Procedures Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Federal Funding for Medical Research Drops by $1 Billion, Alarming Experts

Clinical Report on Identifying Biliary Atresia in Newborns

Study Suggests Young Adults More Susceptible to Nicotine

FDA Permits Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitors: Study Reveals Interpretation Challenges

Study Reveals Impact of Low Medicaid Telehealth Reimbursement on FQHC Workforce Crisis

How Human Brains Filter Noise Distractions

Trump Signs Order Against Mandatory Student Vaccinations

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University of Otago Study: Aotearoa Welcomes New Bird Species

Trust in Representative Institutions Declining Worldwide

Dr. Babak Bakhit Contributes to ESA's JUICE Mission

Siamese Fighting Fish Thrive in Larger Tanks

Chinese Government Implements Reforms in Technical Standards

SpaceX Discovers New Droneship Location Near Bahamas

Astronomers Discover Young Stellar Object HL Tauri

Quantum Miracle Material Supports Magnetic Switching

Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Targets Malignant Cells

Challenges of Quantum Technology at Macroscopic Scales

New Record Set by WEST Tokamak in France

The Power of Black Holes: Cosmic Vacuum Cleaners

Insights on Japanese Knotweed Success in Outcompeting Natives

Wildlife Rangers to Euthanise 90 Stranded Dolphins

Asteroid with 3.1% Chance of Striking Earth in 2032

Green Sea Turtles Released After Cold Stunning

Receiving a Surprising Text: Your Reaction?

Wild Fish in Mediterranean Sea Follow Divers for Food

Risk of Glacial Lake Floods: New Findings Unveiled

Opt for Stairs Over Elevator to Save Energy

USDA Grants Conditional Approval for New Avian Flu Vaccine

Challenges of Creating Fusion Reactions on Earth

First Room Temperature Holmium-Doped YLF Laser Developed

Revolutionary Microfluidic Component Library for Rapid Prototyping

Cold Atom Collisions: Quantum Effects Revealed

Scientists Race to Develop New Materials for Quantum Technologies

Breakthrough Discovery: Two-Dimensional Carbon Material Tougher Than Graphene

Rutgers Study: Team Success Beyond Conventional Traits

"Scientific Expedition Confirms Avian Influenza in Antarctica"

Study Emphasizes: Small Shapes Large in Tackling Global Challenges

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Contemporary Language Models: Multitasking Across Data

Carbon Dioxide Conversion for Pollution Reduction

Bio-Hybrid Drone Enhances Disaster Response

Scientists Develop Biomass-Based Perovskite Solar Cell

Woman Finds Bliss: Phone-Free for 2 Hours

Niger Expands Internet Access with Satellite Broadband

Researchers Unveil Compact Synaptic Device Array for AI

New Technology for Evaluating Radiation Resistance of SiC Power Semiconductor Devices

New Breakthrough: Quantum Materials Enable Adaptive Devices

Revolutionizing Lightweight Wearable Tech: Challenges Ahead

Breakthrough in Electric Vehicle Battery Materials

Newcastle University Develops Eco-Friendly Plastic Mortar

Connecticut High School Seniors Publish Study on AI Tools

Coffee Bean Solubility: Impact on Brewing Methods

University of Sheffield Research: Flexible Solar Cells Without Rare Earth Metal

Innovative Methodology Enhances AI Model Fairness

World Embraces Third Energy Revolution with Renewable Sources

New Catalytic Technology Removes Plastic Additives

Innovative Circuit Design for Longer-lasting Microdevices

Engineers Develop Technology to Convert Thermal Radiation into Electricity

Artificial Intelligence: The Present Reality of AI

University of Tsukuba Develops Disaster Resilience Evaluation

Meta Plans Undersea Cable for AI Data

Concerns Rise Over Generative AI Impact on Journalism

Language Models Successfully Tackle Text Generation Challenges

2023 Standoff: Human Rights vs. NZ Internet Safety Agencies

Elon Musk Reveals Grok 3 Chatbot

Improving Metadata Replication for Distributed File Systems

"Diverse Vehicles on Bike Paths: Safety Concerns in Netherlands"

Innovative Design Techniques Enhance Wireless Transmitter Performance

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Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Experts advise against routine bowel cancer testing for all over 50s

Routine testing for bowel cancer should not be recommended for everyone aged 50-79 years because, for those at very low risk, the benefit is small and uncertain and there are potential harms, say a panel of international experts in The BMJ today.

Environmental cost of formula milk should be a matter of global concern

"The production of unnecessary infant and toddler formulas exacerbates environmental damage and should be a matter of increasing global concern," argue experts in The BMJ today.

Substantial variation in uptake of new prescribing guidance by GPs

Substantial variation exists between general practices in uptake of new prescribing guidance, with important implications for patient care and health expenditure, finds the largest analysis of its kind published by The BMJ today.

Gabon juggles competing demands in fight to protect nature

The lush green canopy stretches over the Akanda National Park—one of the many forest jewels that Gabon is fighting to conserve.

Final puffs for France's last tobacco factory

Gerard Chanquoi looks sadly at the conveyor belts of France's sole remaining tobacco processing factory as they whirl for the last times ahead of its final closure, a victim of changed economic times and a different public health landscape.

PlayStation slashes price of cloud video game service

Sony Interactive Entertainment on Tuesday slashed the price of its PlayStation Now cloud video game service as it braced for Google to launch challenger Stadia in November.

Mexican lower house passes junk-food label law

Mexico's lower house unanimously passed a bill Tuesday to make manufacturers put warning labels on junk food, defying industry pressure in a bid to protect consumers' health in one of the world's most obese countries.

J&J agrees $20.4 mn payment in Ohio opioid case

US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced it had reached a $20.4 million settlement to avoid a much-anticipated trial in Ohio for allegedly fueling the opioid addiction crisis.

South Korea confirms 2 more swine fever cases

South Korea on Wednesday confirmed two additional cases of African swine fever near its border with North Korea despite heightened efforts to contain the epidemic that has wiped out pig populations across Asia.

Pig farmers pessimistic as China tries to talk down swine fever

Sun Dawu sighs sadly when asked about the death of thousands of his pigs, killed by the African swine fever outbreak that has been decimating hog herds across China.

One third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids

A third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids, according to a study of several thousand people in The Netherlands, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress today.

Treatment with long term, low dose antibiotic could help people born with chronic lung condition

Taking a low dose of the antibiotic azithromycin for six months reduces symptoms for patients with the chronic lung condition primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Tenfold increase in number of adolescents on HIV treatment in South Africa since 2010, but many still untreated

A new study of more than 700,000 one to 19-year olds being treated for HIV infection suggests a ten-fold increase in the number of adolescents aged 15 to 19 receiving HIV treatment in South Africa, according to results published in The Lancet HIV journal.

Cheap, quick test identifies pneumonia patients at risk of respiratory failure or sepsis

Spanish researchers in Valencia have identified specific fragments of genetic material that play a role in the development of respiratory failure and sepsis in pneumonia patients.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face higher risk of breathing difficulties

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to develop poor respiratory health based on lung function tests, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Planes and vehicles main culprits masking iconic natural sounds in peaceful national parks

U.S. national parks are full of natural sounds. In Rocky Mountain National Park, visitors might hear the bugle of elks. At Yellowstone National Park, wolves howl in the distance. Iconic sounds like these are often associated with specific parks, creating unique soundscapes and enriching visitor experiences. When you add human-made noise to the mix, however, these sounds are at risk of being drowned out.

Catch-22—stricter border enforcement may increase agent corruption

When a customs officer in El Paso, Texas was arrested for conspiracy to smuggle marijuana into the U.S between 2003 and 2007, investigators found she had sought a job with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency mainly to enable the smuggling operation.

Limited seed availability, dry climate hamper post-wildfire forest recovery

A lack of tree seedling establishment following recent wildfires represents a crucial bottleneck limiting coniferous forest recovery in the western U.S., new University of Colorado Boulder-led research finds.

Genomic fluke close-up

Parasitic flukes have been a leading source of food-borne infections, sparking fear and wreaking havoc on human public health, and contributed to more than 3 billion in animal agricultural losses per year in the U.S. alone.

Manchester produces indie music fans just by being Manchester

Musical taste and fans' status within their subcultures are shaped by where they live as they engage in experiences specific to particular geographical areas.