Dramatic increase in fentanyl seized by authorities in last six years
The number of illicit fentanyl seizures by law enforcement in the United States grew by more than 1,700 percent between ...
Nature’s 3D printer: bristle worms form bristles piece by piece
A new interdisciplinary study led by molecular biologist Florian Raible from the Max Perutz Labs at the University of Vienna ...
How do obesity and metabolic syndrome affect women’s risks of breast cancer and cancer-related death?
In the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial, a low-fat diet reduced breast cancer mortality, especially in women with more ...
Deeply entrenched school psychology practices can be ‘harmful to children’
Many programs ‘deeply entrenched in school culture’ are harmful to children and can cause potentially lasting damage, psychologists have warned. ...
KITECH develops deformable energy storage device via laser technology
The joint research team, led by Dr. Chanwoo Yang and Researcher Seong Ju Park from Korea Institute of Industrial Technology(KITECH), ...
Private health plans paid hospitals 254% of what Medicare would pay during 2022
Prices paid to hospitals during 2022 by employers and private insurers for both inpatient and outpatient services averaged 254% of ...
Projected estimates of cancer in Canada in 2024
The number of cancer cases and deaths in Canada is expected to increase because of a growing and aging population, ...
World-first regulations to combat sedentary behaviour among children in China show global promise
Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behaviour among children in China have proved effective, according to new research. Pioneering measures to ...
UK study in over 80,000 adults finds smokers tend to eat less and have a less healthy diet than non-smokers
New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that smokers ...
Randomized trial reveals anti-inflammatory power of aerobic exercise in adults with obesity—helping to mitigate risks of metabolic diseases
New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), reveals the anti-inflammatory ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies