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Healthcare Harm: 1 in 10 Britons Affected by NHS Issues

Study Reveals Link: Low LDL-C Levels Reduce Dementia Risk

Macular Layer Thickening Linked to Postoperative Delirium

Weight Training Study Reveals Brain Protection Benefit

Inexpensive Self-Management Interventions Reduce Blood Sugar

Benefits of Micro Workouts for Health and Society

Study Reveals Air Pollution Weakens Child Brain Connections

Prof. Gu Hongcang Explores ctDNA Tech in Lymphoma

University of Tsukuba Study: Multi-Task Exercise Boosts Sleep

Breakthrough in Understanding Spina Bifida Causes

Rural Health Crisis: Urgent Call for Action

The Struggle of Feeling Lazy: A Young Person's Dilemma

Measles Outbreak Spreads to Central Texas

University of Minnesota Study Reveals Key Predictor of Stroke and Dementia

Study Links Psychostimulant Use to Physical Jobs in Opioid Deaths

John Harvey Kellogg: Beyond Corn Flakes

Specialized Diet Study: Improving Gut Microbiota Balance

Intravascular Imaging Enhances Stent Placement Safety

U.S. Research Projects Halted Amid Rising Measles and Flu Cases

Precision Immunotherapy Strategies Targeting Tumor and Immune Cells

Revolutionizing Treatment: Gene Therapy for Genetic Conditions

Local Release of Dopamine Key in Acquiring Motor Skills

Study Suggests Blood Cancer Patients Continue Therapy During COVID-19 Vaccinations

Study Links High Blast Exposure to Brain Connectivity Changes

Virtual Reality Goggles Aid Alzheimer's Risk Identification

Study Reveals Nerve Protein Imbalance Linked to Autism

Concerns Rise Over Brain Health in Contact Sports

Deadly Heart Diseases Linked to Gene Mutations

Scientists Advance Treatment for Shiga Toxin E. coli

Psychiatrist Alastair Santhouse's Memoir: A Student's Soviet Encounter

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College Program Links Risky Drinking to Sexual Assault

Scientists Urged to Innovate Communication for Nature Protection

Ground-Dwelling Mammals Preceded Dinosaur Extinction

150 Million Metric Tons of Propylene: Key Chemical in Industry

Autistic Students Struggle at School: University Research

Biofilm from Agricultural Waste Extends Strawberry Shelf Life

South Africa Study: Seawater for Flushing - Capetonians' Willingness

How Plants Construct 3D Organs: Study Unveils Process

French Team Study: Tebuconazole Impact on Sparrow Reproduction

Tracking Northern Saw-Whet Owls in Western Montana

Bumblebees' Flower Constancy: Beyond Memory Constraints

Efficient Data Mining in Corporate Reports: New Machine Learning Methods

Breakthrough: University of Tsukuba Develops Golden-Lustered Polyaniline

North American Continent's Underside Dripping Away

Impact of Global Warming on East Antarctic Ice Sheet

"Iconic Coconut Trees: Nature's Supermarket Across Tropical Regions"

41 Million Galaxies Data Supports Standard Cosmological Model

Study Reveals Urban Hedgehogs Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

Study Explores Microbe Survival in Moon's Shadowed Regions

Study Shows Brain's Role in Determining Political Affiliation

"Jupiter's Moon Io: Mission to Study Volcanic Plumes"

Nasa's Voyager Probes Reveal Potential Life on Europa

Gravitational Deflection: Key Prediction Confirmed

Study: Swiss Researchers Classify Drugs Impact on Aquatic Life

Challenges of Moon Settlement Resource Utilization

Researchers Uncover Multi-Dimensional Side Channels in Quantum Communication

Study Reveals Isolation of Domestic Violence Victims

Harvard Engineers Unveil World's First Metasurfaces

Nasa's Spherex Detects Space Signals

Unconventional Rivers and Lakes in the Americas

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Study Reveals AI Decision-Making Parallels Human Errors

Impact of Even Power Consumption on Norwegian Hydropower

Androids Get Relatable: Study Reveals "Thinking Face" Fix

Tesla Sales Decline in March Across European Markets

Maintaining Roads and Highways for U.S. Transportation Infrastructure

Unlocking Full Potential: Photovoltaic, Battery Storage, and EVs in Homes

Silicon Valley: Global Innovation Symbol Spurs Tech Hub Investments

Myanmar Earthquakes: Urgent Call for Preparedness

NYC Speed Cameras Cut Crashes: Study

UK Government Commits £20 Million for Commercial Drone Services

New Battery Manufacturing Process Boosts EV Performance

Ford Reports Slight Drop in Q1 US Sales

Spanish-Born Scientist Explores Ocean Life in California

Decoding Neural Networks: MIT Team Unveils Key Insights

Images Flood Social Media with Studio Ghibli Aesthetic

AI Giants Utilize Vast Datasets for Training

International Team Develops High-Energy Mechanical Metamaterials

Innovative Carbon Fiber Applications: Low-Cost Feedstock Development

Satya Nadella Transforms Microsoft's Tech Image

Perovskite Solar Cells: Lightweight, Flexible, Cost-Effective

Cornell Study Reveals Optimal Supersonic Bonding

Study Reveals High Failure Rate of Blockchain Initiatives

"Seattle Kids Revolutionize Tech Industry 50 Years Ago"

Geothermal Potential in New Zealand's North Island

Top 5th Generation Fighter Jets Unveiled

Fears of AI Bubble Hit Nasdaq 100

New Sustainable Lithium Recovery Tech Developed by University Scientists

Cryptocurrency Backing by Trump & Milei Costs Billions

Chemists Discover Breakthrough in Battery Interface Analysis

Paris Prosecutors Seek Justice for French Consumers in Volkswagen Dieselgate Scandal

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Thursday, 5 September 2019

New study confirms protective effect of diabetes drugs against kidney failure

A new meta-analysis published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology today has found that SGLT2 inhibitors can reduce the risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

Sex and height might influence neck posture when viewing electronic handheld devices

Sex and height appear to influence how people flex their neck when viewing handheld devices, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Arkansas.

NASA catches the eye of Typhoon Lingling

Typhoon Lingling continues to strengthen in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and NASA's Terra satellite imagery revealed the eye is now visible.

NASA finds strongest storms off-center in Tropical Storm 14W

NASA's Terra satellite provided an infrared view and temperature analysis of Tropical Storm 14W's cloud tops. Terra satellite showed some powerful thunderstorms in the storm were east of the center.

Underwater soundscapes reveal differences in marine environments

Storms, boat traffic, animal noises and more contribute to the underwater sound environment in the ocean, even in areas considered protected, a new study from Oregon State University shows.

Location matters for home-based female entrepreneurs says new study

Study shows ground floor-based businesswomen doubled their income, narrowed the gender earnings gap by more than half.

Methane-producing microorganism makes a meal of iron

A new understanding of how an important methane-producing microorganism creates methane and carbon dioxide could eventually allow researchers to manipulate how much of these important greenhouse gases escape into the atmosphere. A new study by Penn State researchers proposes an updated biochemical pathway that explains how the microorganism uses iron to more efficiently capture energy when producing methane. The study appears online in the journal Science Advances.

Mortality rates in Ebola survivors after hospital discharge could be 5 times higher compared with the general population

First study of its kind suggests Ebola survivors may be at increased risk of death in the first year after hospital discharge, particularly those who spent longer in hospital.

Do unmarried women face shortages of partners in the US marriage market?

One explanation for declines in marriage is a shortage of economically-attractive men for unmarried women to marry. Indeed, a new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals a significant scarcity of such potential male spouses.

Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy

In 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia at the end of pregnancy reduces the number of high risk situations for the mother, without compromising the health of newborns. An analysis published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology evaluated the impact of the HYPITAT-I findings on timing of labor and subsequent outcomes for mother and child in the Netherlands.

Social networking sites affect nurses' performance

Addiction to social networking sites reduces nurses' performance and affects their ability to concentrate on assigned tasks, according to a study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. The study found that nurses can take "self-management" steps to address the issue, however.

Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder

A new study examining the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD) found that predictors of IGD include male gender, neurotic and introverted personality traits, and motivation related to achievement. The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling study included 1,881 adults from various countries.

Students who do not date are not social misfits

Prior research identified four distinct dating trajectories from 6th to 12th grade: Low, Increasing, High Middle School, and Frequent. In a new study published in the Journal of School Health, researchers found that adolescents who were not in a romantic relationship had good social skills and low depression, and fared better or equal to peers who dated.

Groundwater studies can be tainted by 'survivor bias'

Bad wells tend to get excluded from studies on groundwater levels, a problem that could skew results everywhere monitoring is used to decide government policies and spending.

Negotiation: A three-step solution to affordable prescription drugs

Medicare often spends $3,590 for an individual's 30-day prescription after adjusting for all rebates, and prices continue to rise.

Pharmacists in the ER speed delivery of coagulation drug to bleeding patients

Millions of patients take blood thinners such as Coumadin to prevent blood clots that can cause strokes.