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Warning: Children Under Eight Should Avoid Glycerol Ice Drinks

Exciting Start: 2025 Formula One Season Begins in Melbourne

High Dementia Occupancy in UK Acute Hospital Wards

HIV Doctors Urge Trump Admin to Reverse Aid Funding Cuts

Ebola Cure Found for Infected Monkeys

Measles Outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico: 300 Cases, 2 Deaths

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Medicine

Retrovirus Spread in Wild Koalas: Evolution Insights

New Technology Detects Drug-Resistant Bacteria

"Improve Your Sleep Quality: Are You Truly Rested?"

Parents Struggle to Find Accurate Bird Flu Info

Scientists at Osaka University Unveil Breakthrough in Aging Analysis

Tuberculosis: Global Killer Through the Ages

How Alternative RNA Splicing Influences Protein Diversity

Neurodiversity Training Boosts Job Prospects for Autistic Candidates

Immediate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Heart Attack Victims

Oxytocin System Impact on Breastfeeding Mothers

Virginia Tech Epidemiologist Discusses Resurgence of Measles

Study Reveals High Rate of Health Injuries Among Drug Users

Health Risks of Consuming Raw Milk: FDA Detects H5N1 Bird Flu

Study: Tapinarof Cream Maintains Low Disease Activity in Atopic Dermatitis

Study Finds No Link Between Early Pregnancy COVID-19 Vaccination and Birth Defects

Roflumilast Cream 0.05% Safe & Effective for Atopic Dermatitis

Study Reveals Social Anhedonia's Impact on Emotions

Cdkl5 Vital for Neurodevelopment: Role of Family Members Unknown

Study Reveals: Unpredictability Amplifies Pain Perception

Wayne State University Researchers Study Brain Activity

New Scientific Clue Unlocks Neurodegenerative Pathway

Immunotherapy Enhances KRAS Inhibitor in Pancreatic Cancer

Study Reveals Distinct Dermatitis Link to Excess Body Compound

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Quantum Processor Outperforms Classical Computer

Transformation of Chaos: Unveiling Hidden Symmetries

Tobacco's Potential: Future of Pharmaceutical Production

Widely Used LEDs: Key Components in Electronic Technologies

Humans Struggle Reading Dog Emotions; Octopus Mating Strategy; Quantum Game Success

Astronauts Closer to Earth: ISS Crew Swap Mission Launched

Sri Lanka Conducts Nationwide Census of Nuisance Wildlife

Elon Musk Plans Mars Mission: Starship to Depart 2026

Predator's Diet Threatens Humans, Leading to Carnivore's Demise

Furry Nocturnal Marsupials: Wombats of Australia

Global Survey Reveals Worldwide Sentiments on Climate Change

Bigelow Laboratory Scientists Link Microbe Activity to Genetic Code

Understanding How Young Children Categorize Objects

Sharks Face Extinction Threat Due to Fishing

Ancient Greek and Roman Sculptures: Painted and Perfumed

Study Reveals Mechanism Behind Protein Misfolding

NASA's Awe-Inspiring Orbit: Unveiling Earth's Atmospheric Disturbances

University of Ottawa Researchers Advance Understanding of Atom Ionization

EU Countries to Ease Restrictions on Gene-Edited Crops

Stranded Astronauts Closer to Home as Next Crew Launches

Wildland-Urban Interface Fires Pose Greater Health Risks

Origin of Life: Microlightning Among Water Droplets

Report: Investment in Climate Change Mitigation Crucial

Exploring Active Colloidal Assemblies for Optoelectronic Design

Challenges in Forecasting Lightning Threats to Power Grids

Popularizing Vegetarianism: Enhancing Social Acceptance

Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer Spread

Arctic Sea Traffic Safety: Enhanced Satellite Ice Forecasts

Record High Rental Affordability Burden Amid Nationwide Housing Crisis

U.S. Army Corps Lists Energy Projects for Fast-Track Permitting

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Barcelona Downtown Commuters Ride Free on Driverless Bus

University of Liverpool Study Reveals Hot Water Bottle Flaws

YouTube Influencers Impact Gaming Industry: Study Reveals Surprising Truth

Agrivoltaic Systems: Bridging Energy and Agriculture

Researcher Develops System to Predict Wind Turbine Failures

Insight: Albert Park Circuit: F1 Drivers Master 14 Turns

Robot Bosses: Study Shows Lower Obedience and Efficiency

Korea Institute Develops Rare Earth-Free Magnets

Deciphering Ancient Languages: Linguistics Professor's Challenge

Advances in Materials Science for Bioelectronics

BMW Warns of Challenges in 2025 Amid Trade Tensions

Foxconn Reports Lower-Than-Expected 2024 Net Profit

Companies Invest in High-Performance AI Libraries

Study: Geothermal Heat Boosts Renewable Energy Storage

Tech Executives Pledge Jobs and Billions Post Trump's Return

Smartphone Users: Beware Excessive Screen Time

Smart City Infrastructure Vital for UN Sustainable Development Goals

Meta Introduces Community Notes Feature for Content Moderation

FBI Warns Against Scam Road Toll Collection Texts

AI Integration in Manufacturing: Potential and Barriers

Petrol-Powered Cars' Rise in Dominance

New Technology: Bowling Ball-Sized Sensor Boosts Power Lines

Parental Control Apps: Privacy Concerns and Ethical Risks

Trump Declares U.S. Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve

Hospital Implements Homomorphic Encryption for Cloud Data Privacy

Qut Research Reveals Importance of Involving Disabilities

Study Suggests Advanced AI Struggles with Time and Dates

Industrial Waste Gases Repurposed for Household Products

Engineers Test Navigation Tech in Arctic Terrain

Researchers Make Breakthrough in Multifunctional Energy Harvesting

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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.