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Support for extremism among military veterans is similar to U.S. public
Support among military veterans for extremist groups and extremist ideals appears similar to or less than levels seen among the U.S. public in general, despite fears that it could be...
Investigation reveals "shocking" epidemic of sexual assault in the NHS
A joint investigation published today by The BMJ finds that NHS trusts recorded more than 35,000 cases of rape, sexual assault, harassment, stalking, and abusive remarks, between 2017 and 2022....
Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found
The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.
Doctors recorded brainwaves to finally ‘see’ their patients’ chronic pain
Chronic pain can stem from any number of illnesses or injuries, but it's difficult to study in individual patients. Deposit Photos Everyone has different perceptions of pain. Some can sit for hours getting...
New Articles on Using Machine Learning to Predict Mammalian Acute Oral Toxicity and the Effects of Vinyl Chloride on Metabolism
The May 2023 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes articles on profiling mechanisms that drive acute oral toxicity in mammals and its prediction via machine learning and how vinyl chloride enhances...
Nebraska governor signs 12-week abortion ban, gender-affirming restrictions
Following weeks of contentious debate, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday signed a new law that bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for anyone...
Estonian researchers investigate using local herbs to fight Lyme disease
Approximately one in three ticks in Estonia and up to one in four in Tallinn carry bacteria that cause borreliosis. Scientists of TalTech are investigating whether medicinal plants growing in...
Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers
Most states in the U.S. allow people to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. Yet all states want their roadways to be safe. A breathalyzer that can accurately identify...
New gene therapy gel is the 1st approved treatment for rare and painful 'butterfly disease'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, also known as butterfly disease.
Study shows Wegovy effective for weight loss
It's a social media darling and one of the hottest prescription medications on the U.S. market. But does Wegovy really help patients lose weight? Yes, a new study suggests.
Brain signals underlying chronic pain could be 'short-circuited,' study suggests
Scientists uncovered a "biomarker" for chronic pain in the brains of four patients and are using the data to develop a new brain stimulation therapy.
Brain implants have revealed a signature for chronic pain
Scientists can see chronic pain in the brain with new clarity. Over months, electrodes implanted in the brains of four people picked up specific signs of their persistent pain. This detailed view...
New testing method detects whether bacteria respond to antibiotics in five minutes
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a molecular method able to detect whether or not bacteria respond to antibiotics within minutes. The findings are presented in the journal...
Expanded Medicare coverage boosts use of methadone for opioid use disorder
When Medicare expanded coverage for methadone, more people used this treatment for opioid use disorder, a new study shows.
How Fungal Meningitis Outbreaks Can Happen after Cosmetic Procedures and Other Surgeries
A cluster of U.S. residents who traveled for surgery have developed severe fungal infections in the spine and brain. Here’s what you need to know about the disease
Ireland becomes first nation in world to require cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages
Ireland has approved a new law making the country first in the world to require cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
Pregnancy complications may raise risk of stroke
Women who've had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows.
Celtics must regain 'mentality' to survive Heat, coach says
Coach Joe Mazzulla said the Boston Celtics have lost the team "mentality" that made them one of the NBA's best, and need to get it back if they hope to...
Treating mucus plugs could help save lives from COPD
Researchers may have found a new target in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms that could potentially save more lives.
Anycubic Kobra 2 review: Fast & easy printing for beginners
Anycubic nails the difficult second album with the Kobra 2, a fantastic follow-up and a great 3D printer for beginners.
Antimicrobial nanonets display multifunctionality by mitigating inflammatory responses during sepsis
National University of Singapore (NUS) pharmaceutical scientists have developed multi-functional synthetic peptide nanonets for relieving inflammation caused by bacterial infection. This is achieved by concurrent trapping of bacterial endotoxins and...
Famous birthdays for May 22: Ginnifer Goodwin, Maggie Q
Actor Ginnifer Goodwin turns 45 and actor Maggie Q turns 44, among the famous birthdays for May 22.
Nitrate: healthy heart or cancer risk? Meet nutrition's Jekyll and Hyde
Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide the experts like nitrate.
A controversial P.E.I. development includes a stony seawall. Critics say it threatens the shoreline
A controversial construction project on the coast of P.E.I. has been the subject of residents' ire for months, thanks to a large stone seawall that critics say severely restricts access...
A controversial P.E.I. development includes a stony seawall. Critics say it threatens the shoreline
A controversial construction project on the coast of P.E.I. has been the subject of residents' ire for months, thanks to a large stone seawall that critics say severely restricts access...
Widely used chemical strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking epidemiological study has produced the most compelling evidence yet that exposure to the chemical solvent trichloroethylene (TCE)—common in soil and groundwater—increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The movement disorder afflicts about...
Biden nominates Monica Bertagnolli to lead National Institutes of Health
It’s official: President Joe Biden wants cancer researcher Monica Bertagnolli to be the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Nearly a month after the media widely reported she was the...
Failed cancer therapy revived as powerful tumor killer when combined with newer drugs
Patients with a type of liver cancer known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) often face an anxious wait after their tumor is removed. In up to half of these people, the cancer will...