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Study Shows Wearable Tech Aids Type 2 Diabetes Exercise

Alarming Impact of Reduced HIV Funding: Lancet Study

Maximizing AI Benefits for Patient Care: Urgent Steps Needed

Routine Childhood Vaccine Coverage Remains Low

Study Shows Teledermatology Boosts Skin Excisions

Study Links PM2.5 to Skin Redness

Yale Research Reveals Insights on Fatty Liver Gene

Study Links Disadvantaged Neighborhoods to Dementia

Early Heart Problems Linked to Brain Health Changes

Maternal Diet in Third Trimester Linked to Offspring Mental Health

Eccentric Exercise: 5 Minutes Daily for Health Gains

Study Reveals Dismissal of Long Covid Patients

Predicting Predisposition: BRCA2 Mutations and Cancer

City of Hope Study: Cell Mutations Alone Not Enough for Tumor Formation

Breakthrough Study Reveals Brain Regions Influencing Metabolism

Coping with Pet Loss: A Common Challenge

Covid Infection Linked to Higher Autoimmune Risk

Study: Daily Physical Activity Lowers Cancer Risk

Restrictions on Abortion Pill in New Administration

Chinese Doctors Perform First Genetically Modified Pig Liver Transplant

Cost Concerns Prompted 1 in 3 Australians to Delay Dental Visits

Brain Functions Depend on Mitochondria for Energy

Limited Male Contraceptive Options: FDA Approval Disparity

Controlling Mosquito Population: Key in Malaria Prevention

Tiny Magnetic Robot Revolutionizes Early Cancer Detection

Study Reveals Factors Influencing Teen and Adult Obesity

Study Reveals Heroin-Seeking Genes in Brain

Early Signs of Alzheimer's: Beyond Cognitive Symptoms

Study Reveals Exosomes' Impact on Children's BBB

Breakthrough Discovery: Delaying Brain Cancer Recurrence

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Extinct Parasitic Wasps in Amber: Venus Flytrap Abdomen Discovery

Accidental Discovery: Unraveling the Role of Whole-Genome Duplication

Arctic Permafrost Thaw Threatens Infrastructure

"GBIF Launches User-Friendly Species Occurrence Cube Service"

Study Shows Over 22% of North American Pollinators Face Extinction

Elon Musk's X Sees First-Year Ad Revenue Surge

Study Finds NHL Teams Benefit from Homegrown Players

New Reverse Genetics System for African Swine Fever Virus

Theoretical Physicists Determine Quantum Entanglement Statistics

Boosting Democracy Engagement: Right-Wing Populists Find Voice

Canada Proposes Artificial Intelligence and Data Act

Immigration Dominates Recent Election Campaigns

Ai Transforms Education: Lesson Planning, Grading, Student Engagement

Media Psychologists Study Impact of VR Environmental Documentaries

Study Reveals Machine-Learning Algorithm's Impact on US Housing

Rising Threat: Hot-Dry Events Impact Health

Puzzling Discrepancy in Hadley Circulation Trends

Study Shows User Search Habits Impact Belief Reinforcement

Researchers Explore Evolution of Human Facial Features

Impact of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse on Baltimore Residents

Climate Change Threatens Southern Ocean Ecosystems

Global Environmental Polycrisis: Threats Beyond Climate Breakdown

Classified Plans and Private Views: American Intelligence Protocol

Researchers at North Carolina State University Demonstrate Microplastic Removal System

Millions of Tires End Up in Landfills: Environmental Crisis

Study Reveals PhSLB1's Role in Petunia Branch Development

Quantum Nonlocality Study: Randomness Certification Breakdown

New Chemical Reaction for Solid Polymeric Networks

Global Surge in Fungal Infections: Urgent Need for New Therapies

York University Study Challenges Early Planetary Science Theories

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New Technology for Efficient VOC Management in Small Businesses

New Approach in AI Reshaping Data Privacy Landscape

Apple Announces iPhone 16 Launch in Indonesia

Cyprus to Subsidize Hotel Desalination Plants

GenAI: Transforming Beliefs with Fictitious Realities

Skoltech AI Center Enhances Neural Network Confidence

Automated Delivery Vehicle Encounters Pedestrian Dilemma

New Memory System Application Boosts Computing Efficiency

Major Security Flaws Uncovered in Computer Microprocessors

US Officials' Yemen Bombing Plans Exposed in Signal Chat

How Search Engine Queries Influence Opinions

The Energy Efficiency Battle: AI vs. Human Brain

Chibueze Amanchukwu Aims to Revolutionize Battery Technology

Elon Musk's Political Views Spark Exodus from X

Trump's World Liberty Financial to Launch Dollar-Backed Stablecoin

Signal Messaging App: Origins and Use by Trump Officials

Llm Integration Raises Concerns Over Data Security

Managing Battery Life for Cell Phones and Electric Vehicles

Semiconductor Trade Fair Calls for Global Chip Sector Cooperation

The Long History of Artificial Intelligence

Breakthrough in Microbe Vulnerability to Butanol Spurs Fuel Innovation

Nissan's New CEO Aims to Boost Model Sales

Signal: Top Secure Messaging App, Not for White House Ops

Lagarde's Remarks Spark Concerns Over Digital Euro

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy: Concerns Over Genetic Data

Builders Embrace Innovative Solutions Amid Rising Rental Costs

Tim Cook Lauds Next Generation Developers in China Hub

Over 40,000 US Bridges Deficient: FIU System for Restoration

Tactile Charts: Converting Visual Data for Accessibility

UN Urges Countries to Enhance Satellite Navigation Protections

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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.

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.

Malaysia to make it rain as Indonesian smog pollutes air

Malaysia prepared to seed clouds after air quality in parts of the country reached unhealthy levels due to smog from forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia, an official said Monday.

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.

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.