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Study Reveals High Prevalence of Intimacy Symptoms among Young Brazilian Women

US Health Secretary Criticizes Medical Journals

Cholera Outbreak in Sudan: 172 Dead, 2,500 Ill

Parkinson's Disease and the Immune System

Study Reveals Internet Addiction's Psychological Impact

Importance of Muscle Mass in Cancer Treatment

Insights on Biomolecular Condensation in Neurodegenerative Disease

New Treatment Guidance Developed to Combat Uveitis Vision Loss

Covid-19 Cases Surge with New Variant Circulation

Algorithm for Treating Sickle Cell Disease in Children

Caffeine: Widely Consumed Psychoactive Substance

Wildfire Pollution Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Survival

Ghrelin: Key to Preventing Parkinson's Constipation

Study Links Increased Bed Rest to Cognitive Decline

Study Reveals Mitochondrial DNA Mutations Impact Aging

Investigating Multimorbidity Risk Factors in Aging Population

Digital Tools Transforming Research on Lifestyle Interventions

Study Reveals Cultural Impact on Mental Health Recovery

Study: GLP-1 RAs Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk

Zika Virus: Severe Brain Defects in Fetus

Injection Every Six Months Reduces High Blood Pressure

Clinical Trial: TPE and Immunoglobulin Reduce Biological Age

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Benefits: Study Reveals Surprising Results

Study Reveals Health Risks of Ultrasonic Cigarettes

Machine Learning Tool for Managing Blood Sugar After Heart Surgery

Lack of Gender Analysis in Tobacco Control Research

"Stroke: Leading Cause of Death and Disability in the U.S."

New Scoring System Enhances Colorectal Cancer Risk Prediction

Sleep Aid Prevents Brain Damage in Mice

Researchers at UBC Okanagan Develop Superior Mechanical Heart Valve

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Study Reveals Necrosis as Key to Human Aging & Space Travel

One in Six US Children Have Developmental Disabilities

Sharks: Predatory Hunters with Scavenging Habits

Medieval Frontier Garrison Unveiled in Mongolia

Plastic Pollution Impact on Land Ecosystems

Study: Modern Gasoline Cars' Emissions Pose Risks

Female Coastal Wolf Collared for Study Dies in Southeastern Alaska

Fungus Study Reveals Massive Bat Mortality

Study Reveals Ways to Enhance Fava Bean Taste

Ancient Hunter-Gatherers Near North America-South America Bridge

China Launches Space Probe for Asteroid Sample Retrieval

Future Technologies: Merging Atom-Thin Materials

Researchers Propose Transforming Narrative on Ultra-Processed Foods

Myanmar Conflict Refugees Find Solace in Fishing

Indoor Air Quality Linked to HVAC Systems

New Study Reveals Breakthrough in Wheat Resilience Discovery

Bat Species in Germany Adapting to Urban Areas

First Recorded Gravitational Wave Confirms Einstein's Theory

New Marital Practice Uncovered in Chinese Cities

Boosting Electronics Speed with Light-Based Operations

Teachers' Perceptions Impact Student Academic Progress

Butterfly Effect: Weather Impact Beyond Borders

Exploring Control of Biomolecular Condensates in Cells

Revolutionary Metalenses: Optical Tech Breakthrough

Role of Green Hydrogen in Future Energy System

Student Discovers Rare Creature in Swartberg Mountains

Math Strategies for DNA, RNA, and Proteins

Coral Reefs in Hawaii Threatened by Ballooning Sea-Urchin Populations

Researchers Uncover 3D Structure of Myoferlin and Dysferlin

Study Reveals Body's Stress Response Reset Cycle

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Devastating Effects of Soil Liquefaction: Lessons from Japan

AI-augmented models improve chemical grouting predictions in complex soils

EU Considers Allowing Airlines Longer Flight Delays

Longer flight delays without compensation? EU plan divides

Telegram Partners with Elon Musk's xAI for Grok AI on Messaging Service

Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAI

Ultra-thin protective coating boosts cadmium telluride solar cell performance by 13%

Nyu Tandon Research Boosts CdTe Solar Cell Efficiency

Robots with Dual Flying and Driving Capabilities Face Terrain Challenges

Robot morphs midair to switch from flying to rolling on terrain

Language Model Exhibits Human-Like Cognitive Dissonance

GPT-4o exhibits humanlike cognitive dissonance, study finds

What is AI slop? Why you are seeing more fake photos and videos in your social media feeds

Reddit Post on Husband's Affair Goes Viral

What Happens When Your Device Goes for Recycling

Critical minerals don't belong in landfills. Microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste

Want an advanced AI assistant? Prepare for them to be all up in your business

Debates on Social Roles of AI Chatbots

Robots Enhance Recycling Industry Efficiency

VR could help train employees working with robots

New Composite Material Boosts Solar Cell Performance

Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

Robots in Ocean Sciences: Exploring Uncharted Depths

Algorithm improves acoustic sensor accuracy for cheaper underwater robotics

First Soft Robots Walk Out of Making Machines

Soft robots can walk themselves out of a 3D printer

Grant for All-Electric Buses in Ithaca Falters

Electric buses don't like the cold, study finds

AI Encourages Music Creation: Spotify CEO

AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEO

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Study provides new estimates of breast cancer risks associated with HRT

A new study published by The BMJ today provides new estimates of the increased risks of breast cancer associated with use of different hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preparations in the UK.

Health workers and their families account for 1 in 6 hospital COVID-19 cases

Healthcare workers and their families account for a sixth (17%) of hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the working age population (18-65 years), finds a study from Scotland published by The BMJ today.

Machine learning helps hunt for COVID-19 therapies

Michigan State University Foundation Professor Guowei Wei wasn't preparing machine learning techniques for a global health crisis. Still, when one broke out, he and his team were ready to help.

Study helps explain why motivation to learn declines with age

As people age, they often lose their motivation to learn new things or engage in everyday activities. In a study of mice, MIT neuroscientists have now identified a brain circuit that is critical for maintaining this kind of motivation.

Engineered phage endolysin is a potential solution for recurrent bacterial vaginosis

An engineered phage endolysin could offer a highly innovative and precise therapy for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, a disease for which no effective treatment option exists. Data on the novel endolysin targeting Gardnerella, the main pathogen in bacterial vaginosis, has now been published by the Vienna-based biotech company PhagoMed Biopharma GmbH. The data show that the novel drug candidate not only lyses any Gardnerella strain in vitro, but also fully dissolves the Gardnerella-dominated biofilm in vaginal samples of patients who had previously endured years of unsuccessful antibiotic treatment. Furthermore, due to the high specificity of the endolysin, the beneficial microbiome of the vagina remains unharmed by the treatment. This combination of high efficacy and high precision makes the endolysin a highly innovative solution for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, which affects 100 million women every year.

Divided Belgium turns into Europe's worst virus hot spot

Small, yet so divided, Belgium has been hit hard again by the pandemic, and now presents some of the most worrying statistics in a continent reeling under the virus' resurgence.

200 mn Covid vaccine doses pledged for 'equitable' use

Drugmakers Sanofi and GSK said Wednesday they would set aside 200 million doses of a future coronavirus vaccine for a global initiative to ensure equitable distribution, including in poor countries.

Soil-powered fuel cell promises cheap, sustainable water purification

Engineers at the University of Bath have shown that it's possible to capture and use energy created by the natural reactions occurring in microorganisms within soil.

Researchers find confusion over masks for wildfire, COVID-19 crises

To mask or not to mask—and which mask to use? With public health guidance about masks in the United States confused by political hedging, clarity around mask use is increasingly important, especially as the western U.S. battles the twin crises of wildfire smoke and COVID-19.

Smokers, especially those who begin young, are three times more likely to die prematurely

Current smokers faced nearly three times the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease compared with people who never smoked, with the risk being higher among those who began smoking during childhood, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

Governor bans indoor dining in Chicago as virus cases surge

Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place.

Sony first-half net profit doubles, forecast revised up

Japan's Sony on Wednesday reported net profit doubled in the April-September period and revised up its full-year net profit forecast, citing growth in key sectors—including gaming—and financial factors.

Australia cheers end of Melbourne lockdown but virus ravages Europe, US

Champagne corks popped in Australia's second-biggest city as a months-long coronavirus lockdown ended on Wednesday, contrasting with deepening gloom in Europe where France and Germany were set to reintroduce curbs.

US senators to quiz Big Tech CEOs on legal protections

Tech platform CEOs on Tuesday defended a US law making them immune from liability for third-party content ahead of a hearing where senators are expected to rebuke the Silicon Valley firms over their handling of social media.

Here's why Ant Group is about to shatter IPO records

Stella Su, who lives and works in Shanghai, has used an ATM only once in the past year. Instead of cash, in recent years she has done almost all her business using the digital wallet Alipay –- shopping in a mall, buying stuff online or transferring money to friends.

Merkel eyes 'lockdown light' to tame virus

Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to push for a "lockdown light" in crisis talks with Germany's regional leaders Wednesday, as the number of coronavirus cases soars and hospital beds fill up.

Greater prostate cancer incidence; mortality among Black men linked to genetic alterations

Prostate cancer tumors from African American men had higher frequencies of certain genetic alterations that may be associated with aggressive disease, compared with prostate cancer tumors from white men, according to results from a study published in Molecular Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Experts outline key challenges for assessing clinical efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines

Collaboration and standardised approaches for assessing different vaccine efficacy endpoints are key for meaningful comparison of different COVID-19 vaccine candidates to ensure that the most effective vaccines are deployed, say authors of an opinion piece based on a review of evidence, and published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

Residential context important factor in risk of COVID-19 mortality among older adults, Stockholm study suggests

Older people living with or in close contact with people of working age may be at higher risk of COVID-19 mortality in Stockholm, Sweden, according to an observational study published today in The Lancet Healthy Longevity journal.

COVID-19: Call for millions spent on failing system to be diverted to local services

A group of doctors is calling on the government to divert the hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on the failing centralised privatised COVID-19 national test and trace service into local primary care, local NHS labs and local public health services. Writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, the doctors say this would avoid the fragmentation created by private companies, restore and rebuild much needed service capacity and reintegrate management of COVID-19 into health services.