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Americans Drinking Less Coffee, Soda, Tea but More Caffeine

"Exploring UK's Chemical Defense Research Center"

Development of Brain Circuits After Birth: Biological Processes and Experiences

Post-Workout Fatigue: Legs Like Jelly, Lungs Burning

Measles Outbreak in Rural West Texas: 90 Cases, 16 Hospitalized

Personalized mRNA Vaccine Enhances Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Study: SGLT-2is and GLP-1 RAs Lower COPD Risk

Study Links Higher Calcium Intake to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

NBA Rising Star Benched for 2024–2025 Season

Best Drink Choices for Kids and Teens: Cow's Milk, Water, Veggie Juice

Majority with Substance Use Disorder Never Seek Treatment

Navigating Pessimism During COVID-19: Fear and Anxiety

Texas Ranks High in Diabetes Rates

Study Links Excessive Screen Time to Future Psychological Distress

Engineered Cells Boost Islet Transplant Survival

Study Shows TRAIL and Focused Ultrasound Reduce Prostate Tumor Size

New Method for Deep Brain Stimulation Developed

Challenges in Roller Skiing Speed Variation

Global Study Identifies Novel Gene for Rare Disease

Diet Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Psoriasis Severity

Novel PET Technique Reveals Spinal Cord Injury Insights

Preeclampsia Study Reveals Blood Sample Patterns

Scientists Investigate HIV Stigma Persistence

Impact of Common Language on Cardiovascular Health

Study Links Central Nervous System Stimulants to Opioid Escalation

Zika Virus in Pregnancy: Neurological Risks Unveiled

Study by American Cancer Society: Aggressive Care in Advanced Cancer

New Tool Identifies Older Adults at Risk of Health Emergencies

"Dietary Programs Overlook Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods"

Improving Poverty Metrics in Tuberculosis Research

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Lead-208 Nucleus Not Spherical: Research Findings

Impact of Domestic Grazers on Ecosystems: Study in Himalayas

Marine Scientists Urge Strategic Management for South Australia's Ecosystems

Light-Triggered Process Breaks Polymers: ETH Zurich Study

Location of Thutmose II's Lost Tomb Confirmed in Luxor

Study Reveals Liquid-Liquid Critical Point in Water

European Skin, Eye, and Hair Evolution Over 45,000 Years

Elon Musk Urges Deorbiting Space Hammer

Parasitic Fly in Hawaii Eavesdrops on Pacific Field Crickets

Study Reveals Extreme Rainfall Surge in Arabia

Ingenious Fusion: Two Heads, Two Instruments, One Feat

Cornell Researchers Estimate North Atlantic Right Whale Population

Physicist Links Timelike and Spacelike Factors

Glass Fertilizer Beads: Sustainable Solution for Agriculture

"Experts: Earth's Defense Against City-Threatening Asteroid"

Exploring Flexible Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers

Groucho Marx's Insight on Community Membership

Virginia's Oyster Reef Restoration Yields Results in Rappahannock

Central Macedonia: Key Food Producer Faces Waste Issue

Revolutionizing Land Monitoring with CLAP Platform

Intensifying Research on Thunderstorm Weather in Beijing

Improving Tower-Based SIF Retrieval for Enhanced Photosynthesis Tracking

Global Climate Crisis: Drought Impact on 55 Million

Rare Blue Whale Births Puzzle Scientists

Researchers Show Light Self-Imaging in Cylindrical Systems

South Korean Consumers Spend More as Air Pollution Rises

Study Shows Streamlined Workflow Detects Listeria in Food

AI Detects Animal Emotions with 89.49% Accuracy

Researchers Explore Drug Delivery via Gas Bubbles

NUS Researchers Pioneer Fluorinated Oxetanes Transformation

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London Model Alexsandrah Gondora Utilizes AI Replica for Efficiency

Hong Kong and Singapore Lead Asian Crypto Hub Race

Toyota Plans Robotics and AI Testing in Woven City

Cryptocurrency Exchange Hit by $1.5 Billion Hack

Unlocking Geothermal Energy Potential: Key Factors for Success

Improving Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

Study Reveals Limits of AI Reasoning

Automated Web Application Scanner Utilizing Large Language Models

Robots Engineered as Smart Materials Mimic Living Systems

Apple Limits Encryption for UK iPhone Users

Chinese Tech Firms Confident Amid DeepSeek Scrutiny

The Impact of Photovoltaic Panel Design on Solar Adoption

Hydrogen: Reality Check on Green Wonder Fuel

Rise of Deepfake: Global Legal Scrutiny

Roboticists Develop Nature-Inspired Systems

Smartwatch Sale: 20% Off Coupon at Nearby Store

Challenges in Commercializing Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells

"Derecho Strikes Houston: Tall Buildings Damaged"

AI's Limitations in Transforming Organizational Processes

AI Plans Trip Itinerary, Books Flights, Arranges Transport

Small Cylindrical Parts: Deep Drawing Process Risks

New Technique Enhances Food-Delivery Efficiency

China Deploys Advanced Helicopter-Borne Detection System

Harnessing Untapped Potential in Homes and Vehicles to Strengthen Local Power Grids

Indian Institute of Technology Advances Bifacial Solar Cells

Efficient Heat Management for Electronics: Challenges and Solutions

New Technique Reduces Imperfections in 3D Printing

"U.S. Navy Employs Laser Tech for High-Speed Defense"

Dynamic Facial Projection Mapping: AR's Impact on Entertainment

UK's Ambitious Plan: Transitioning to Electric Transport

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Wednesday, 9 October 2019

GPs stopped giving alcohol advice to patients when they stopped being paid to do so

When the Department of Health (England) introduced financial incentives to encourage general practitioners (GPs) to talk to patients about their drinking in April 2008, there was a small, gradual increase in screening and the provision of alcohol advice. However, when the incentives stopped in 2015, rates of screening and advice-giving decreased immediately, and have stayed low ever since.

New test offers improved diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis B

A report in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new and powerful laboratory tool that may improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The technique can simultaneously assess several indicators important for optimal patient management.

Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation

Tendon tears, both to the rotator cuff and Achilles heel, are common injuries, especially in aged individuals. Painful and disabling, they can adversely impact quality of life. New approaches are required to help patients suffering from chronic tendon injuries. A novel study in The American Journal of Pathology identified mediators that promote resolution of inflammation as potential new therapeutics to push chronically injured tendons down an inflammation-resolving pathway.

Capturing elephants from the wild hinders their reproduction for over a decade

Capturing elephants to keep in captivity not only hinders their reproduction immediately, but also has a negative effect on their calves, according to new research.

Ex-smokers, light smokers not exempt from lung damage

People who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day cause long-term damage to their lungs, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

First entirely digital clinical trial encourages physical activity

As little as a daily ping on your phone can boost physical activity, researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine and their collaborators report in a new study.

China says Thailand's panda died from heart attack

A giant panda whose sudden death in Thailand sparked outrage in China last month died from a heart attack, according to a Chinese government agency.

Renault president wants CEO Bollore replaced: French press

Renault's new chairman will ask the French carmaker's board to find a successor to chief executive Thierry Bollore as the company still reels from the fallout of the Carlos Ghosn scandal, Le Figaro daily has reported.

China criticizes Apple for app that tracks Hong Kong police

Apple Inc. has become the latest company targeted for Chinese pressure over protests in Hong Kong after the ruling Communist Party's main newspaper criticized the tech giant for a smartphone app that allows activists to report police movements.

Nobel week continues with the Chemistry Prize

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be announced Wednesday, a day after the Physics award was given to a Canadian-American cosmologist and two Swiss scientists.

Scientists identify molecule that could have helped cells survive—and thrive—on early Earth

To truly understand how the body works and improve human health, researchers need to tease apart the building blocks of our cells. But as scientists continue to make major breakthroughs in cellular biology, an important question lingers: How did cells originally form billions of years ago?

Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins

In a new study published this week (Wednesday 9 October) in the journal Biological Conservation, an international team of researchers recommends the need for additional measures to protect and conserve one of the most iconic Antarctic species—the emperor penguin (Aptenodyptes forsteri).

Melatonin may not help prevent delirium after heart surgery

Delirium is observed in approximately 15% of hospitalised older adults, and it is more common in the critically ill and in those undergoing major surgery, such as heart surgery. Studies have found that blood levels of melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone, decrease following surgery and are lower in surgical patients who develop delirium.

Can being neighborly reduce depression in older adults?

In a Health & Social Care in the Community study of 10,105 older adults in China examined in 2011, 2013, and 2015, living in neighbourhoods with a higher level of neighbourhood social participation was related to lower rates of depression.

Long-term dupilumab benefits adolescents with eczema

Results from a phase IIa open-label trial and a subsequent phase III open-label extension trial reinforce findings from an earlier short-term trial that adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, can experience significant improvements with dupilumab. The results from these latest studies, which are reported in the British Journal of Dermatology, demonstrate the long-term safety and efficacy of the medication for up to 52 weeks of treatment.

Statins linked to higher risk of diabetes and skin infections

Statins have been reported to be beneficial for infections such as pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. In the case of skin and soft tissue infections however, statin use is ironically associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, which is a risk factor for such infections.

Study examines care for knee osteoarthritis in the United States

A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research provides an overview of U.S. physicians' recommendations for physical therapy, lifestyle counseling, pain medications for treating knee osteoarthritis.

Are steroids used too much for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

Steroid therapy is commonly used to treat acute attacks of the inflammatory bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; however, because it does not provide long-term benefits and it carries a risk of serious side effects, it should not be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease for more than three months.

Predicting the impact of climate change on bridge safety

Climate change will ultimately affect our bridges. But to what extent?

Craving junk food after a sleepless night? Blame your nose, which sniffs out high fat, calorie-dense food

When you're sleep deprived, you tend to reach for doughnuts, fries and pizza. A new Northwestern Medicine study has figured out why you crave more calorie-dense, high-fat foods after a sleepless night—and how to help thwart those unhealthy choices.

Fentanyl's risk on the 'darknet'

U.S. overdose deaths attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, have increased from under 3,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2016, making up half of all opioid-related overdose deaths. These drugs are often purchased on the web's hidden "darknet." An analysis published in Contemporary Economic Policy that examined the darknet's opioid purchases from 2014 to 2016 found that vendors priced fentanyl in 2014 at a 90% discount compared with an equivalent dose of heroin.

How bats relocate in response to tree loss

Identifying how groups of animals select where to live is important for understanding social dynamics and for management and conservation. In a recent Journal of Wildlife Management study, researchers examined the movement of a maternity colony of big brown bats as a response to naturally occurring tree loss.

Badger behavior inside the cull zone

A study led by researchers at international conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and Imperial College London has found that culling drives badgers to roam 61% further afield—helping to explain why the practice, intended to reduce bovine TB transmission, can sometimes exacerbate the problem instead.

Paclitaxel-coated devices are safe for unblocking arteries in lower limbs

Devices coated with a drug called paclitaxel that are used for widening blocked arteries in legs and feet are safe and not linked to an increase in deaths, according to a study of nearly 65,000 patients, published in the European Heart Journal today.

Survey finds less than half of Americans concerned about poor posture

The average American adult spends more than three and a half hours looking down at their smartphones every day. Looking down or slouching for long periods of time can not only cause chronic pain in the back, neck and knees, but it can lead to more serious health issues like circulation problems, heartburn and digestive issues if left unchecked. However, a new national survey by Orlando Health finds that too few Americans are concerned with the health effects of bad posture.

Johnson & Johnson must pay $8 bn over drug side effect: jury

A Pennsylvania jury ruled Tuesday that US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson must pay $8 billion in damages and interest for failing to warn that a psychiatric drug could cause breast growth in men.

Are we alone? Nobel Prize goes to three who tackled cosmic query

They are two of the most fundamental questions not just of science, but of humanity: How did we get here? And are we alone?