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Global Burden of Diabetic Nephropathy on the Rise

Raw Cheese Linked to Long-Term Bird Flu Risk

Novel Mechanisms in Spinal Column Development

Rise in Injuries from Misuse of Nitrous Oxide

Groundbreaking Genetic Treatment Cures Sickle Cell Anemia

Scientists Study H5N1 Avian Influenza Threat

Impact of Early-Life Adversity on Children's Health

Specialized AI Model Enhances Detection of Gynecological Cancer

Uric Acid Treatment Enhances Stroke Recovery

Increased Colorectal Cancer Screenings in Rural Medicaid with Innovative Approach

Mitochondria Protein Chchd10: Key to Managing Obesity

Safety Concerns Rise for JAK Inhibitors

Revolutionizing Missing Teeth Treatment: Dental Implant Concerns

Hiv Treatment Challenges in Ugandan Adolescents

Study Reveals Gender Disparity in Chronic Pain

Medications for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Blood Clots

New Cancer Vaccine Test Shows Promise

Impact of Postpartum Depression on Parenting: Study Reveals Long-Term Effects

Brazil Estimates 10,000-12,000 New Glioblastoma Cases Yearly

Philadelphia's Third Leading Cause: Fatal Overdoses

Brain's Immune Cells: Aging Microglia and Inflammatory Changes

New Tool Developed for Optimizing Visual Brain Implant Placement

Glaucoma Care Disparities Among Americans

Colorado and 10 States Expand Abortion Access, Youth Consent Required

Global Dementia Diagnoses Hit Record High

Heston Blumenthal Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Europe Records Highest Measles Cases Since 1997

Scientists Harnessing Bacteria to Combat Cancer

Bsc Psychology Students Co-Author First Research Paper

Olga Rivera Ballesteros Defends Thesis on T Cell Functions

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Earth's Glacial-Holocene Transition: Climate Shifts & Events

German Researchers Uncover Supercritical Water Structure

"Dazzle Camouflage vs. Horizon Effect: WWI Battleship Study"

Michigan State University Researchers Uncover Cellular Machinery Secrets

Enigmatic Landscape of Nullarbor Plain

Vera Rubin Observatory to Boost Outer Solar System Exploration

Nasa's Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer Mission Launches

100 Million Metric Tons of HDPE: Energy Use and Plastic Waste

Nightlife Crisis: Clubsterben Threatens Live Music Venues

Beetlejuice Show Promises Lifetime Spectacle

Living Relatives of Dinosaurs: Flightless Birds vs. Predators

UK Government to Cut Sickness and Disability Support

Epithelial Cells: Silent No More

Main Asteroid Pallas: Unique Spectroscopic Profile

Fiji Iguanas Outpace Caribbean Rafters in Epic Journey

Ingenuity's Success Sparks NASA's Quest for Improved Martian Helicopter

Unveiling the Secrets of X-Ray Astronomy

Supermassive Black Holes: Galactic Nucleus Activation

Utilizing Lunar Resources to Build Solar Power Satellites

Mystery of Cuban Blue-Headed Quail Dove

Rice University Study Reveals Insights on ADAR1 Protein

Carnegie Mellon Researchers Develop High-Performance 2D Semiconductors

Newly Discovered Protein in Bacteria Aids Cancer Drug Delivery

Researchers Develop Biohybrid Micro Swimmer with Magnetic Coating

NASA's Stuck Astronauts Gain Global Fame

130-Year-Old South African Seed Banks: Fynbos Seeds Alive

Technique Enhances Plant Growth with Encapsulated Bacteria

Mystery Unveiled: Rare Hummingbird Chick Spotted in Panama

Evolutionary Impact: Stone Tool Innovation Origins

Managers Discussing Under-Performing Employee: Gossip or Concern?

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Innovative Audio Tech: Creating Audible Enclaves

Audi to Cut 7,500 Jobs in Germany by 2029

Korean Researchers Develop Key Technology for Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

Exploring the World of Robotic Exosuits

The Power of Software in Our Lives

Impact of Information Technology on Climate Change

Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Industries

Investors' Subscriber Count Changes Impact Performance

Skeletal Muscle Fibers Coordinate for Efficient Movement

Global Electricity Demand Surges: Oceans as Clean Energy Source

Evenplay Introduces Patented Golf Simulator App for Skill Improvement

Pioneering Rigid Shipping Mast Propels Cargo Ship to Canada

Exploring Diverse Robotic Systems: Features and Performance

Carbon Capture and Storage Backers Align with Trump's Energy Agenda

"United States Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve"

Baidu Unveils Free AI Chatbot Amid Fierce Competition

FBI and US Cybersecurity Agency Warn of Ransomware

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

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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.