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Study Reveals High Prevalence of Intimacy Symptoms among Young Brazilian Women

US Health Secretary Criticizes Medical Journals

Cholera Outbreak in Sudan: 172 Dead, 2,500 Ill

Parkinson's Disease and the Immune System

Study Reveals Internet Addiction's Psychological Impact

Importance of Muscle Mass in Cancer Treatment

Insights on Biomolecular Condensation in Neurodegenerative Disease

New Treatment Guidance Developed to Combat Uveitis Vision Loss

Covid-19 Cases Surge with New Variant Circulation

Algorithm for Treating Sickle Cell Disease in Children

Caffeine: Widely Consumed Psychoactive Substance

Wildfire Pollution Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Survival

Ghrelin: Key to Preventing Parkinson's Constipation

Study Links Increased Bed Rest to Cognitive Decline

Study Reveals Mitochondrial DNA Mutations Impact Aging

Investigating Multimorbidity Risk Factors in Aging Population

Digital Tools Transforming Research on Lifestyle Interventions

Study Reveals Cultural Impact on Mental Health Recovery

Study: GLP-1 RAs Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk

Zika Virus: Severe Brain Defects in Fetus

Injection Every Six Months Reduces High Blood Pressure

Clinical Trial: TPE and Immunoglobulin Reduce Biological Age

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Benefits: Study Reveals Surprising Results

Study Reveals Health Risks of Ultrasonic Cigarettes

Machine Learning Tool for Managing Blood Sugar After Heart Surgery

Lack of Gender Analysis in Tobacco Control Research

"Stroke: Leading Cause of Death and Disability in the U.S."

New Scoring System Enhances Colorectal Cancer Risk Prediction

Sleep Aid Prevents Brain Damage in Mice

Researchers at UBC Okanagan Develop Superior Mechanical Heart Valve

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Study Reveals Necrosis as Key to Human Aging & Space Travel

One in Six US Children Have Developmental Disabilities

Sharks: Predatory Hunters with Scavenging Habits

Medieval Frontier Garrison Unveiled in Mongolia

Plastic Pollution Impact on Land Ecosystems

Study: Modern Gasoline Cars' Emissions Pose Risks

Female Coastal Wolf Collared for Study Dies in Southeastern Alaska

Fungus Study Reveals Massive Bat Mortality

Study Reveals Ways to Enhance Fava Bean Taste

Ancient Hunter-Gatherers Near North America-South America Bridge

China Launches Space Probe for Asteroid Sample Retrieval

Future Technologies: Merging Atom-Thin Materials

Researchers Propose Transforming Narrative on Ultra-Processed Foods

Myanmar Conflict Refugees Find Solace in Fishing

Indoor Air Quality Linked to HVAC Systems

New Study Reveals Breakthrough in Wheat Resilience Discovery

Bat Species in Germany Adapting to Urban Areas

First Recorded Gravitational Wave Confirms Einstein's Theory

New Marital Practice Uncovered in Chinese Cities

Boosting Electronics Speed with Light-Based Operations

Teachers' Perceptions Impact Student Academic Progress

Butterfly Effect: Weather Impact Beyond Borders

Exploring Control of Biomolecular Condensates in Cells

Revolutionary Metalenses: Optical Tech Breakthrough

Role of Green Hydrogen in Future Energy System

Student Discovers Rare Creature in Swartberg Mountains

Math Strategies for DNA, RNA, and Proteins

Coral Reefs in Hawaii Threatened by Ballooning Sea-Urchin Populations

Researchers Uncover 3D Structure of Myoferlin and Dysferlin

Study Reveals Body's Stress Response Reset Cycle

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Devastating Effects of Soil Liquefaction: Lessons from Japan

AI-augmented models improve chemical grouting predictions in complex soils

EU Considers Allowing Airlines Longer Flight Delays

Longer flight delays without compensation? EU plan divides

Telegram Partners with Elon Musk's xAI for Grok AI on Messaging Service

Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAI

Ultra-thin protective coating boosts cadmium telluride solar cell performance by 13%

Nyu Tandon Research Boosts CdTe Solar Cell Efficiency

Robots with Dual Flying and Driving Capabilities Face Terrain Challenges

Robot morphs midair to switch from flying to rolling on terrain

Language Model Exhibits Human-Like Cognitive Dissonance

GPT-4o exhibits humanlike cognitive dissonance, study finds

What is AI slop? Why you are seeing more fake photos and videos in your social media feeds

Reddit Post on Husband's Affair Goes Viral

What Happens When Your Device Goes for Recycling

Critical minerals don't belong in landfills. Microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste

Want an advanced AI assistant? Prepare for them to be all up in your business

Debates on Social Roles of AI Chatbots

Robots Enhance Recycling Industry Efficiency

VR could help train employees working with robots

New Composite Material Boosts Solar Cell Performance

Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

Robots in Ocean Sciences: Exploring Uncharted Depths

Algorithm improves acoustic sensor accuracy for cheaper underwater robotics

First Soft Robots Walk Out of Making Machines

Soft robots can walk themselves out of a 3D printer

Grant for All-Electric Buses in Ithaca Falters

Electric buses don't like the cold, study finds

AI Encourages Music Creation: Spotify CEO

AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEO

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Thursday, 19 November 2020

Study evaluates new World Health Organization Labor Care Guide for maternity care providers

The World Health Organization developed the new Labour Care Guide to support clinicians in providing good quality, women-centred care during labour and childbirth. In a study published in Birth, researchers evaluated the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the new Labour Care Guide for maternity care providers in six countries.

WHO Guideline Development Group advises against use of remdesivir for COVID-19

The antiviral drug remdesivir is not suggested for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, regardless of how severely ill they are, because there is currently no evidence that it improves survival or the need for ventilation, say a WHO Guideline Development Group (GDG) panel of international experts in The BMJ today.

December vaccine rollout possible, BioNTech CEO says

BioNTech co-founder Ugur Sahin said on Thursday the frontrunner COVID-19 vaccine his German firm is developing with Pfizer could be rolled out before the year is over in the United States or Europe.

What are clinical trials and how do they work?

To find out whether experimental COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, researchers design clinical trials involving thousands of volunteers, divided into groups that receive either the drug under investigation or a placebo.

Virus-drained nurses hang up uniforms for other jobs

One is a pastry-cook. Another dreams of becoming a bookseller. All have slammed the door on the hospitals where they used to work, exhausted by wave after wave of COVID-19 patients.

US virus death toll passes 250,000, New York closes schools

US coronavirus deaths passed a quarter of a million people Wednesday as New York announced it would close schools to battle a rise in infections and anti-restriction protests in Europe turned violent.

Los Angeles and Google partner on 'Tree Canopy' project

Los Angeles and Google have struck a partnership to track canopy density in the huge metropolis to determine which neighborhoods need more trees as a means of fighting extreme temperatures.

Pacific's Samoa records first case of coronavirus

Samoa announced its first case of COVID-19 on Thursday, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to spread to previously untouched Pacific island nations.

Storm Iota leaves over 30 dead in Central America

Iota's death toll rose to over 30 on Wednesday after the storm unleashed mudslides, smashed infrastructure and left thousands homeless in its wake across Central America, revisiting areas devastated by Hurricane Eta just two weeks ago.

Robot reminds Japan shoppers to wear masks

Asking someone to put on a mask is a touchy subject, so one shop in Japan has enlisted a robot to make sure its customers wear them during the pandemic.

Will social distancing weaken my immune system?

Will social distancing weaken my immune system?

African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases

The African continent has surpassed 2 million confirmed cases as health officials warn of infections starting to creep up again into a second surge.

Not just COVID: Nursing home neglect deaths surge in shadows

As more than 90,000 of the nation's long-term care residents have died in the coronavirus pandemic, advocates for the elderly say a tandem wave of fatalities is quietly claiming tens of thousands more who are succumbing not to the virus but to neglect by overwhelmed staffs and slow declines from isolation.

Japan's daily virus cases surge past previous record high

Japan's new coronavirus infections hit a record high Thursday, and the prime minister urged maximum caution but stopped short of calling for restrictions on travel or business.

Phase 2 trial of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in healthy older adults finds it is safe and provokes immune response

The UK's vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 shows similar safety and immunogenicity results in healthy older adults (aged 56 years and over) to those seen in adults aged 18-55 years. The promising early stage results are published in The Lancet.

Cellular pathway of genetic heart disease similar to neurodegenerative disease

Research on a genetic heart disease has uncovered a new and unexpected mechanism for heart failure. This landmark discovery found a correlation between the clumping of RNA-binding proteins—long linked to neurodegenerative disease—and the aggregates of protein found in the heart tissue of patients with RBM20 dilated cardiomyopathy.

Drug eases recovery for those with severe alcohol withdrawal

A drug once used to treat high blood pressure can help alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms reduce or eliminate their drinking, Yale University researchers report Nov. 19 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Tau protein changes correlate with Alzheimer's disease dementia stage

Research into Alzheimer's disease has long focused on understanding the role of two key proteins, beta amyloid and the tau protein. Found in tangles in patients' brain tissue, a pathological form of the tau protein contributes to propagating the disease in the brain.

Air pollution costs Utahns billions annually and shortens life expectancy by two years

Air pollution has been a problem in Utah since before the territory was officially recognized as a state. The mountain valleys of this high elevation region are particularly vulnerable to the buildup of air pollution from vehicles, household heating and power production. Together with high per-capita energy use, this has resulted in periods of poor air quality. However, with so many types of pollution and regional conditions, determining the overall effects of air pollution on Utah's health and economy has been a major challenge. A new study from 23 Utah-based researchers, including five from the University of Utah, sought to do just that.

Missing the radiological forest for the trees

There's a classic video demonstrating how our brains process information and allocate attention in which people bounce and pass basketballs and the viewer is asked to count the passes.

Synthesis study demonstrates phytoplankton can bloom below Arctic sea ice

Small photosynthetic marine algae are a key component of the Arctic marine ecosystem but their role for the ecology of the Arctic Ocean have been underestimated for decades. That's the conclusion of a team of scientists who synthesized more than half a century of research about the occurrence, magnitude and composition of phytoplankton blooms under Arctic sea ice. The results were published in a special issue of Frontiers in Marine Science devoted to Arctic Ocean research.

Scientists identify possible COVID-19 treatment

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause significant illness and death while treatment options remain limited. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients with COVID-19. The research appeared online in the journal Cell.

Mining and megaprojects emerge as alarming threat to tropical forests and biodiversity

A new study assessing progress on global efforts to end forest loss worldwide offers the most comprehensive overview to date of the large role that infrastructure and mining play in tropical deforestation, now and in the future. The study finds that an increasing number of megaprojects—massive and complex development projects that may combine transportation, energy and other infrastructure—planned for tropical forests are on track to destroy forests and open remote forested areas to even more development. In particular, this new infrastructure is on track to increase mining activity deeper in the remote forests of South America, Southeast Asia and Central Africa.

Controversy continues over '13 Reasons Why' and adolescent suicide

After its release in 2017, the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" spurred controversy over concerns that its portrayal of a teenage girl's suicide could increase suicide contagion among adolescents.