Older adults with digestive diseases experience higher rates of loneliness, depression
A team of gastroenterologists and hepatologists examine psychosocial factors in older Americans with gastrointestinal conditions….
Category: Science and Health
Charging ahead: New electrolyte goes extra mile for faster EV charging
Researchers are taking fast charging for electric vehicles, or EVs, to new extremes. Read Original…
How the respiratory tract microbiome influences the severity of bacterial pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung alveoli caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. It…
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Researchers develop new method for mapping the auditory pathway
Researchers have developed a non-invasive method for mapping the human auditory pathway, which could potentially…
Benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments
A resource economist finds mandated in-school Body Mass Index assessments adopted in varying forms by…
Comprehensive insulin signalling map shows interplay between genes and diet
Researchers have produced a comprehensive picture of insulin signalling in mice and suggest that it…
New neural insights into processing uncertainty in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neurological disorder characterized by repeated behaviors such as cleaning and…
New research provides hope for Parkinson’s disease symptom control
Finding the right medication regimen to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex healthcare challenge….
Researchers discover genes behind antibiotic resistance in deadly superbug infections
Researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so…
New rivers in the North? Scientists identify how the dissection of Arctic landscapes is changing with accelerating climate change
New research shows that amplified global warming in the Canadian High Arctic drove a profound…
Movement sensors can detect disease in wild boar
Accelerometers reading the behavior of wild boars can pick up when animals are infected with…
Both high-protein and normal-protein diets are effective for T2D management
New findings indicate that the type of protein in the diet is not as important…
Exposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to adverse changes in cell processes in new-born babies
Exposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to alterations in proteins that…
Study of bacteria in day care settings reveals links with children’s lung health
Particular combinations of bacteria found in dust at day care facilities have been linked to…
New super-fast flood model has potentially life-saving benefits
Researchers have developed a new simulation model, which can predict flooding during an ongoing disaster…
Making international trainees feel welcome: don’t forget Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
I find it surprising how people often forget the basics of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs…
Breast cancer: conflating case fatality with mortality
While we agree with Taylor and colleagues that the prognosis for women with breast cancer…
Dark matter halos measured around ancient quasars
At the center of every galaxy is a supermassive black hole. Beyond a certain size,…
A combination of cancer inhibitors shows success in slowing tumor growth
An international team of researchers has demonstrated that a combination of inhibitors may suppress tumor…
In the age of ChatGPT, what’s it like to be accused of cheating?
A new study looks at how college students react to being accused of using ChatGPT…
CT test simulates blood flow to assess risk in patients with angina
An advanced CT test can identify individuals with stable angina at a reduced risk of…
UK could have averted 240 000 deaths in 2010s if it matched other European nations, report finds
The UK has fallen far behind its international peers on a range of health outcomes…
Nearly a third of female surgeons have been sexually assaulted by a colleague, survey finds
Almost a third of female surgeons report having been sexually assaulted by a colleague, and…
The NHS workforce plan: promoting health and social care in secondary schools
The as yet unknown effects of technology and changes in roles and service delivery models…
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There can be no gender equality without menstrual justice
The menstrual cycle and menstruation are normal, physiological processes. But the experience of menstruation is…
Ecology and artificial intelligence: Stronger together
Many of today’s artificial intelligence systems loosely mimic the human brain. In a new paper,…
Hot summer air turns into drinking water with new gel device
Researchers have focused on the moisture present in the air as a potential source of drinking water…
3D printing with coffee: Turning used grounds into caffeinated creations
Coffee could be the key to reducing 3D printing waste, according to a new study….
Atmospheric scientists reveal much of Houston’s ozone exceedance due to air flows from the north
Atmospheric science researchers published findings on Houston’s ozone. They found that while local emissions play…
You say tomato, these scientists say evolutionary mystery
Biologists have found evidence for evolutionary ‘syndromes’– sets of traits that occur together — that…
Urban parks built on former waste incineration sites could be lead hotspots
A new study finds that surface soil in parks and playgrounds built on former waste…
You can leave your gloves on: New material burns viruses, safe for skin
A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying…
Not too big: Machine learning tames huge data sets
A machine-learning algorithm demonstrated the capability to process data that exceeds a computer’s available memory…
Researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells
Researchers discovered a new class of iron-targeting compounds that hamper the proliferation of cultured malignant…
High levels of particulate air pollution associated with increased breast cancer incidence
Researchers found that living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution was…
Important connectivity of metal oxides with hydrogen
A recent article proposes a new way to understand how materials interact with hydrogen. Read…
Super antifreeze in cells: The ability to survive in ice and snow developed in animals far earlier than we thought
More than 400 million years ago, an insect-like animal called the springtail developed a small…
New methodology reveals health, climate impacts of reducing buildings’ energy use
Increasing energy efficiency in buildings can save money — and it can also decrease the…
Studies highlight new approaches to addressing climate change
Failing to achieve climate mitigation goals puts increasing pressure on climate adaptation strategies. In two…
New ionic materials boost hydrogen fuel cell efficiency!
A research team has made a groundbreaking advancement in improving the efficiency of hydrogen fuel…
Helen Salisbury: The weight of emotions
Patients bring many things with them to the consulting room. Some we’re expecting, including their…
Glucose monitoring and glucose lowering agents for children and young people with type 2 diabetes: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowRefer children and young people with suspected or diagnosed type 2…
How can I support my colleague returning to work with long covid?
Don’t let it be the elephant in the roomRachel Duncan, clinical lead for the Brighton…
Partha Kar: If you won’t speak up, how will the world know you exist?
The leadership journey for me started pretty early in my career—as a trainee, in fact—before…
Sixty seconds on . . . turmeric
What’s cooking?A study1 has suggested that a natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric…
ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women
New research has found that estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in the…
Researcher helps boost immune system memory against influenza
Researchers are one step closer to making the T cell army stronger. In a recent…
Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression — and new research may explain why
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy…
Invasive red fire ants spreading in Europe
One of the most invasive species in the world is Solenopsis invicta, a red fire…
The human lipidome reveals new indicators of health, disease and aging
A new survey of an under-explored aspect of human biology uncovers the many roles of…