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Einstein College & Teva Study: Ajovy Reduces Migraine & Depression

Understanding Depression: Treatment Options Explored

Palliative Care for Cardiovascular Disease: Quality of Life Boost

EPA Weakens Limits on Harmful Forever Chemicals

Kansas Reports Eight New Measles Cases Amid Outbreak

Study Links Olfactory Impairment to Higher Mortality

Innovative Blood Cancer Treatment Extends Remission by 7 Months

World Health Organization Set for Crucial Week

Tiger Mosquitoes Spreading Dengue and Chikungunya in Europe

Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Persistent Depression

Pragmatic Models Distinguish Pneumonia Severity in Children

Eureka Moment: Solving Problems with Sudden Insights

Study: Physical Condition Before Daratumumab Predicts Cancer Therapy Outcome

COPD: Slowing Progression Through Reduced Exposure

Impact of Close Family Member Loss on Caregivers

Study Links End of Drug Assistance Program to Higher Mortality

Study Reveals Loneliness Linked to Hearing Loss

Managing Stress and Anxiety: Impact on Physical Health

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes Drug Discovery

Food Insecurity in Childhood Linked to Poor Heart Health

Private Equity Acquisitions Boost Hospital Efficiency

Monash University's Low FODMAP Diet Benefits Endometriosis

New Helminth Treatment Formulation Developed by Researchers

High Doses of Radiation Trigger Metastatic Tumor Growth

Boost Cancer Treatment: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Explained

Redefining Public Health Workforce Amid U.S. Challenges

Survey Reveals Disconnect in Obesity Perceptions

American Academy of Neurology Issues Evidence on New Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy

Study Reveals Prolonged Fatigue After Mini-Stroke

Study by York University Reveals Weight-Loss Disparities Among Ethnic Groups

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Study Reveals Impact of Concealed Carry Laws on Handgun Sales

Harvard University Discovers Rare Magna Carta Replica

Plant Species Struggling in Native Habitat: Implications for Biodiversity

Rare Gecko Rediscovered in South African Canyon

Rumors of Impending Japan Earthquake Impact Hong Kong Travel

Australian Aerospace Firm Delays Historic Rocket Launch with Vegemite Payload

Toxic Algae Bloom Threatens Marine Life in Southern Australia

New Nanoparticle Enhances Ultrasound Cancer Treatment

Scientists Map Magma Evolution in Hawaiian Volcanoes

Sun's Solar Flare Sparks Mars Auroras

NASA Engineers Revive Voyager 1 Thrusters

Global Economic Elite Study Reveals Cross-Country Differences

Advancements in Microfluidic Device for Cell Experiments

Ashwell-Morell Receptor: Decades of Mystery Unraveled

Understanding the Musculoskeletal System's Vital Functions

Shrub Fringes Boost Biodiversity: University of Würzburg Study

The Power of RNA in Life: Innovations and Insights

Landslide-Generated Tsunamis: Coastal Communities at Risk

NYU Scientists Utilize AI to Enhance Plant Nitrogen Efficiency

Future Quantum Technologies Rely on Robust Entanglement

Disordered Protein Segment Links Gene Reading and RNA Editing

Unveiling Collagen's Mystique: Study on Orientation Mechanism

First Linear Accelerator for Continuous Electron Stream

Physicists Discover Leaf Shape Impact on Falling Distance

Silent Earth Tremors: Insights on Major Quakes

Study Reveals How TV Shows Aid Understanding of Economic Concepts

New Electrochemical Sensor Detects Low Vitamin D Levels

Researchers Uncover Reason for Embryos Erasing Epigenetic Mark

Understanding Protons and Antiprotons in Particle Physics

Significant Impact of South Asian Summer Monsoon

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Researchers Discover Root Cause of Irritating Noise in BLI Engines

Why emerging electric aircraft engine technology sounds so annoying—and how to fix it

Remote Control of Humanoid Robots: Real-Time Teleoperation

Whole-body teleoperation system allows robots to perform coordinated tasks with human-like dexterity

Taiwan to Shut Last Nuclear Reactor, Energy Concerns Rise

End of nuclear in Taiwan fans energy security fears

Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity

President Trump's Term Impresses Crypto Conference Amid Regulatory Concerns

China's Emissions Drop Amid Rising Power Demand

China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand

World Resources Institute Warns of Growing Scarcity in Fresh Water Supply

Scalable, low-maintenance design recycles heat for a steady supply of drinking water off-grid

Unveiling the Power of Associative Memory in Music

Energy and memory: A new neural network paradigm

Ransomware Attacks Drive Health Care Data Breaches

Ransomware drives US health data breaches

Octopus-Inspired Robot Masters Object Manipulation

AI Agents Develop Shared Social Conventions autonomously

Groups of AI agents spontaneously form their own social norms without human help, study suggests

Handy octopus robot can adapt to its surroundings

Ubisoft's 2024-25 Financial Year: Assassin's Creed Disappoints

'Assassin's Creed' no savior for struggling Ubisoft

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs due to risk of loss of brake function

Ford Recalls 274K Expedition, Navigator SUVs for Brake Issue

Dutch Scientists Unveil Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Boat

Dutch students launch hydrogen boat to 'inspire shipping industry'

Airbnb CEO Unveils Fresh Services for Holiday Homes

Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'

Cyberattack Targets Marks & Spencer in Sim-Swap Fraud

M&S cyberattacks used a little-known but dangerous technique—and anyone could be vulnerable

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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.

Crisis-hit Nissan CEO set to resign as board meets

The CEO of crisis-hit Japanese automaker Nissan plans to resign, reports said Monday, as the firm's board meets to discuss an audit launched after former chief Carlos Ghosn's arrest over financial misconduct.

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.

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.

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.