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Study Reveals One Firearm Injury ED Visit Every 30 Minutes

Epilepsy Study Reveals SCN8A Disorder Spectrum

Fisher-Price Recalls 253K Baby Stroller Toys

College Students Top Heavy Drinking Stats

Innovative Optical Genome Mapping for Multiple Myeloma

University Study Links Excessive Bounce Reduction Bras to Spinal Health Issues

Brain Stimulation Alters Decision-Making: MLU Study

Breakthrough Studies on Early Stomach Cancer Understanding

Nighttime Struggle: Brain's Challenge with Precise Movements

Australia's Rising Temperatures Linked to 50% Surge in Mental Disorders

New Study: Gepotidacin Potential for Gonorrhea

Brain Regions Influencing Prosocial Behavior Identified

"Florida Researcher Develops VisionMD AI for Parkinson's Care"

Impact of Benzodiazepines on Long-Term Use

Challenges Faced by Research Assistants on Emotionally Intense Topics

New Guidance on Diagnosing Malnutrition in Critical Illness

New Neuroplasticity-Promoting Drug by UC Davis Researchers

Researchers at UM Develop Innovative Tool for Kidney Disease Detection

New Enzyme SIRT2 Linked to Alzheimer's Memory Loss

AI Technology Transforms ECG Readings for Heart Disease Detection

Novel Lymph-Node-Inspired Hydrogels Boost CAR T Cell Activation

Pediatrician's Insight: Improving Visit Experience

New Cost-Effective Single-Cell Sequencing Tool Introduced

New Online Tool for Protecting Babies from RSV

Addressing Cyber-Sexual Harassment: Urgent Call for Action

"Robocop: Detroit Cop Reborn as Cyborg with Brain-Computer Interface"

Impact of Diet on Cancer Risk

How Paranormal Beliefs Provide Comfort in Uncertain Times

Pennsylvania Faces Looming Shortage of Registered Nurses

Scientists Discover Potential Tooth Regeneration Solution

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Study Suggests Universe May Rotate Slowly

West Virginia Bans Seven Food Dyes, Joins State Regulations

New Image of Dazzling Young Star Cluster NGC 346 Unveiled

Archaeologists Discover Early Neolithic Site in Spain

NASA's Lucy Spacecraft Nears Second Encounter with Asteroid Donaldjohanson

Breakthrough in Sperm DNA Packaging Unveiled

Detection of Longitudinally Polarized W Boson Production at Large Hadron Collider

Sandstorm in Central and Southern Iraq Sends 1,800 to Hospitals

High Risk of Topsoil Organic Carbon Depletion in EU & UK

Discovery of Molecular Glue Inhibiting Protein Interactions

Salmonella Injects Proteins to Multiply in Gastrointestinal Cells

Impact of Mobile Marketing on Gen Z Purchases in Poland

Super-Resolution Microscopes Enhance Nanoscale Observation

Study in Journal of Remote Sensing: US Power Plants CO₂ Emissions Underestimated

Australian Fruit Fly Faces Nightly Blood-Sucking Nightmare

Social Security: Federal Government's Key Program

University of Birmingham Reveals DNA Repair Processes

Impact of Industrial Farming on Soil Health

Global Study Reveals Historical House Size Inequality

Study Reveals Wealth Inequality Impact on Settlements

Global Adoption of Bt Crops Faces Pest Resistance

Mystery Solved: Salmonella Survival in Hostile Cells

"NUS Chemists Innovate Artful Single-Atom Catalysts Strategy"

Reviving Dire Wolf: Colossal Biosciences' Breakthrough

India's Cities Grapple with Rising Surface Ozone

Struggling Resident Coping with Flooded Home

Rwandan Farmers Thrive with Climate-Proof Seeds

Antarctic Microorganisms: Masters of Extreme Cold Survival

Foundational Skills for Career Advancement

Texas Scientists Reintroduce Dire Wolf: Modern World Impact

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Eco-Friendly Method Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency

High-Stakes NFL Draft Negotiations: Competitive Advantage and Cooperation

Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in US Antitrust Trial

New AI Model Generates High-Quality Images Safely

Understanding Neural Networks: Key Ingredients for AI

Advanced AI: Your Ultimate Vacation Guide

AI Researchers Find Over-training Challenges for Large Language Models

Architectural Observations in Benevento, Italy

Artificial Intelligence: Mirror of Humanity

UK Government Allocates £65 Million for Borealis Space Defense

Balancing Human and AI Goals: Measuring Alignment Efficiently

South Africa's Transition to Renewable Energy Sparks Hope

Costly Infrastructure Investments: Impact on Travel and Taxpayers

Meta to Use European Content for AI Training

AI-Powered Wearable Navigation System for Visually Impaired

Trump Administration Pushes for Coal Regulation Lift

Google Maps Reveals West Philippine Sea Name

Nvidia to Produce AI Super Computers in US

Robocake: Innovative Edible Robotic Cake Collaboration

Debate Over Efficient Fuels: Nuclear Power and Machine Learning

Advancements in Machine Learning for Content Creation

Lancaster University Study Reveals UK Solar Farm Land Use

Era of Uncertainty: Rising Tensions and Authoritarianism

Texans Embrace Wind Energy Benefits Amid Criticisms

Apple Inc. Dodges Major Crisis Amid Pandemic

1 Million Pounds of Damaged Lithium-Ion Batteries in LA County

Chinese Automaker BYD Co. to Build Massive Factory in Brazil

Sony to Increase Prices for PlayStation 5 Consoles in Europe

"Revolutionary Water-Based Battery with 2,000-Cycle Stability"

Virtual Reality Study Shows Surprising Perception Manipulation

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Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Experts advise against routine bowel cancer testing for all over 50s

Routine testing for bowel cancer should not be recommended for everyone aged 50-79 years because, for those at very low risk, the benefit is small and uncertain and there are potential harms, say a panel of international experts in The BMJ today.

Environmental cost of formula milk should be a matter of global concern

"The production of unnecessary infant and toddler formulas exacerbates environmental damage and should be a matter of increasing global concern," argue experts in The BMJ today.

Substantial variation in uptake of new prescribing guidance by GPs

Substantial variation exists between general practices in uptake of new prescribing guidance, with important implications for patient care and health expenditure, finds the largest analysis of its kind published by The BMJ today.

Gabon juggles competing demands in fight to protect nature

The lush green canopy stretches over the Akanda National Park—one of the many forest jewels that Gabon is fighting to conserve.

Final puffs for France's last tobacco factory

Gerard Chanquoi looks sadly at the conveyor belts of France's sole remaining tobacco processing factory as they whirl for the last times ahead of its final closure, a victim of changed economic times and a different public health landscape.

PlayStation slashes price of cloud video game service

Sony Interactive Entertainment on Tuesday slashed the price of its PlayStation Now cloud video game service as it braced for Google to launch challenger Stadia in November.

Mexican lower house passes junk-food label law

Mexico's lower house unanimously passed a bill Tuesday to make manufacturers put warning labels on junk food, defying industry pressure in a bid to protect consumers' health in one of the world's most obese countries.

J&J agrees $20.4 mn payment in Ohio opioid case

US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced it had reached a $20.4 million settlement to avoid a much-anticipated trial in Ohio for allegedly fueling the opioid addiction crisis.

South Korea confirms 2 more swine fever cases

South Korea on Wednesday confirmed two additional cases of African swine fever near its border with North Korea despite heightened efforts to contain the epidemic that has wiped out pig populations across Asia.

Pig farmers pessimistic as China tries to talk down swine fever

Sun Dawu sighs sadly when asked about the death of thousands of his pigs, killed by the African swine fever outbreak that has been decimating hog herds across China.

One third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids

A third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids, according to a study of several thousand people in The Netherlands, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress today.

Treatment with long term, low dose antibiotic could help people born with chronic lung condition

Taking a low dose of the antibiotic azithromycin for six months reduces symptoms for patients with the chronic lung condition primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Tenfold increase in number of adolescents on HIV treatment in South Africa since 2010, but many still untreated

A new study of more than 700,000 one to 19-year olds being treated for HIV infection suggests a ten-fold increase in the number of adolescents aged 15 to 19 receiving HIV treatment in South Africa, according to results published in The Lancet HIV journal.

Cheap, quick test identifies pneumonia patients at risk of respiratory failure or sepsis

Spanish researchers in Valencia have identified specific fragments of genetic material that play a role in the development of respiratory failure and sepsis in pneumonia patients.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face higher risk of breathing difficulties

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to develop poor respiratory health based on lung function tests, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Planes and vehicles main culprits masking iconic natural sounds in peaceful national parks

U.S. national parks are full of natural sounds. In Rocky Mountain National Park, visitors might hear the bugle of elks. At Yellowstone National Park, wolves howl in the distance. Iconic sounds like these are often associated with specific parks, creating unique soundscapes and enriching visitor experiences. When you add human-made noise to the mix, however, these sounds are at risk of being drowned out.

Catch-22—stricter border enforcement may increase agent corruption

When a customs officer in El Paso, Texas was arrested for conspiracy to smuggle marijuana into the U.S between 2003 and 2007, investigators found she had sought a job with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency mainly to enable the smuggling operation.

Limited seed availability, dry climate hamper post-wildfire forest recovery

A lack of tree seedling establishment following recent wildfires represents a crucial bottleneck limiting coniferous forest recovery in the western U.S., new University of Colorado Boulder-led research finds.

Genomic fluke close-up

Parasitic flukes have been a leading source of food-borne infections, sparking fear and wreaking havoc on human public health, and contributed to more than 3 billion in animal agricultural losses per year in the U.S. alone.

Manchester produces indie music fans just by being Manchester

Musical taste and fans' status within their subcultures are shaped by where they live as they engage in experiences specific to particular geographical areas.