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Vitamin D Deficiency in Newborns Linked to Mental Disorders

Bright Future: Prostate Cancer Research Advances

Mother with Stage 4 Colon Cancer Faces Uncertain Future

Observation Gardens: A Haven for Contemplation

University of Western Australia Boosts Cancer Treatment Development

Promising Technique Halts Growth of Brain Lesions

Key Limitations of Semaglutide in JAMA Cardiology

Post-Surgery Radiation Reduces Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Study: Newborns Clear HPV Within Six Months

Study Links Cyberbullying to Adverse Childhood Experiences

Locus Coeruleus Impact on Brain Functions

New Study Reveals Blood Clotting Monitoring Breakthrough

Managing Health Issues: A Safe, Fast, Reliable Journey

Reviving the Caveman Method: Minimalist Skincare Trend

Understanding Sepsis: Body's Extreme Response to Infection

Study Reveals Marfan Syndrome Inflammation Links to Neurological Risks

Australian States Warn About Dangers of Eating Wild Mushrooms

Auguste Deter: Humanizing Alzheimer's Disease

Silicon Valley Billionaires Market AI Companions for Loneliness

Celiac Disease Study Reveals Persistent Symptoms

Consumers Uncertain About Seed Oils' Health Claims

McMaster Study: Cannabis Use Trends Post-Legalization

Hairdressers and Barbers: Key Players in Detecting Skin Cancer

Record Rates of U.S. Health Care Bankruptcies: Impact on Elderly

Physicians Face Burnout Risk with Understaffed Teams

Study Links Loneliness and Negative Attitude to Early Frailty

Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Meds: University Study Clarifies, Forms Doctor Network

Study Reveals Gender Differences in Heart Rhythms

Smartphone Data Predicts Recovery from Leg or Hip Injury

Neural Circuit Found to Delay Puberty in Underfed Mice

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Employers Utilize AI Hiring Systems for Candidate Screening

Unprecedented Dataset Open Molecules 2025 Released

Discovery: Cepheid Stars in SMC Move Opposite Ways

"First Plant Hormone Auxin: Discovery & Impact on Plant Growth"

Study Compares Humpback Whale Stopover Sites in Queensland

Study Reveals Surprising Cause of Intellectual Disability

Redefining Domestication: New Perspectives in Biology

Mystery Unraveled: The Elusive Orange Gene in Cats

New Stem Cell Model Replicates Human Amniotic Sac Development

Unique Genetic Mutation in Ginger Cats Uncovered

Mice Whisking Behavior Explored for Navigation

Human Language Processing Linked to Brain Neuronal Connections

Future Potential: Seagrass Grain Production Amid Rising Seas

Tree Species Enhance Cooperation with Mycorrhizal Fungi

UQ Researchers Create Biodegradable Plastic for Food Packaging

Quantum Technology: Future Standard for Fast Computers

Ancient Protein Motif: Ambidextrous Nucleic Acid Binding

Roots Respond to Drought by Redirecting Growth

Right-Wing Influencer Rejects Eating Bugs on Talk Show

Astronomers Find Protoplanetary Disks Beyond Local Space

Scientists Discover Extreme Radiocarbon Spike in 12350 BC

Worker Cooperatives: Thriving in Global Capitalism

35,000 Tracked Human-Generated Objects in Earth's Orbit

Middle-Class Families Opting Out of Car Ownership

Wild Animals Facing Life-Changing Decisions: Survival Dilemmas

Resurrection of the Dire Wolf Sparks Global Debate

California Proposal Sparks Opposition from Ranchers and Farmers

Oxford Researchers Develop Comprehensive World River Map

Global Concern: Rising Mercury Levels in Arctic

Astronomers Discover New Supernova Remnant "Teleios"

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Coinbase Warns of $20 Million Data Breach

Study finds inappropriate ads common on websites aimed at children

Researchers Analyze Ads on Free Children's Learning Websites

Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information and demanded $20 million ransom payment

Umeå University Enhances Solar Heat Efficiency

Advanced coatings boost the competitiveness of solar thermal energy

Explainable AI framework reveals how element combinations boost alloy strength and durability

Strengthening Multiple Principal Element Alloys with AI

US data center to add batteries without lithium mined overseas

Tech Companies Deploy Novel Energy Storage at US Data Center

Protect Your Location Data with Zero-Knowledge Proof

Mathematical method allows individuals to prove their locations without revealing them

Breakthrough Catalyst Enhances Zinc-Air Battery Efficiency

Dual-atom catalyst boosts performance of zinc-air batteries for real-world applications

Retail cyber-attacks reflective of 'patchwork' IT infrastructures and weak regulatory systems, says expert

Businesses Neglecting Cybersecurity Amid Recent Attacks

Factors Influencing CBDC Adoption Across Nations

Political motives behind global adoption of Central Bank Digital Currency revealed

Exploring Student Learning with Virtual Reality

Escape rooms are fun, and they could also help make VR and AR effective tools for education and AI

Stellantis NV Engineers' Virtual Reality Arena at Chrysler Tech Center

Inside this 'virtual reality arena,' Stellantis aims to build a better car factory

Students shatter Guinness World Record for fastest puzzle cube-solving robot

Purdue Students Redefine Rubik's Cube Limits

Rise of AI Tools: Chatbots Delivering Misleading Info

AI overconfidence mirrors a human language disorder

Researchers Discover Root Cause of Irritating Noise in BLI Engines

Why emerging electric aircraft engine technology sounds so annoying—and how to fix it

Remote Control of Humanoid Robots: Real-Time Teleoperation

Whole-body teleoperation system allows robots to perform coordinated tasks with human-like dexterity

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Wednesday, October 2, 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.