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Medical Xpress / Metformin use linked to lower odds of new-onset neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Metformin use is associated with reduced odds of new-onset International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to a study published online Jan. 30 in Ophthalmology ...

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Phys.org / Dallas-Fort Worth has untapped innovation potential, study says

Dallas-Fort Worth has all the right ingredients to be a national powerhouse for innovation—from a robust economy, world-class research universities to a diverse, dynamic workforce—yet an SMU-led study found the region ...

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Medical Xpress / Cream cheese recall upgraded over listeria risk, FDA says

Health officials are warning consumers about a cream cheese recall that has been raised to the most critical level due to possible bacterial contamination.

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Phys.org / Research reveals hidden ocean heat waves threatening South China Sea ecosystems

The South China Sea (SCS), a vital marine region supporting rich biodiversity, productive fisheries, and extensive coral reefs, faces growing threats from marine heat waves (MHWs). While surface MHWs have drawn attention, ...

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Phys.org / New material can collect clean and safe drinking water from the air

Climate change, population growth, conflict and humanitarian crises are putting increasing pressure on the world's water resources. That is why Norwegian researchers are looking into whether atmospheric water generators can ...

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Medical Xpress / New hypertension guideline does not recommend routine treatment for all adults over 65

An analysis of the 2025 AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines found that under the new guidelines, about 11% of adults ages 65 to 79 with stage I hypertension would no longer qualify for blood pressure medication, a major shift ...

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Phys.org / New DNA evidence reveals the complex origin of Palau's first settlers

A new genetic study published in the journal Cell is filling in some important details about the earliest inhabitants of Palau, an island nation in the western Pacific Ocean consisting of approximately 340 islands.

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Medical Xpress / Trends in youth mental health from 1990 to 2021 reveal a pandemic-era surge

Adolescence, the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, is characterized by many profound physical, mental, and emotional changes. During this critical stage, young people can experience various difficulties ...

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Phys.org / Natural textile fibers may persist for more than a century in lake sediments

Natural fibers promoted as sustainable alternatives to plastic, including cotton and wool, have been found preserved in a U.K. lake for more than a century—challenging assumptions that they quickly biodegrade in the environment. ...

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Phys.org / Researchers explore new ways to neutralize germs using light-activated nanomaterials

At Empa, an interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology within the ETH Domain, researchers are working on ways to kill harmful bacteria and viruses. In the Nanomaterials in Health Lab, headed ...

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Phys.org / Experiment challenges hypothesis of cell-like membranes on Titan

New experimental results have cast doubt on earlier proposals suggesting that spherical, cell-like membranes could form in the methane lakes of Saturn's largest moon. Through results published in Science Advances, Tuan Vu ...

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Phys.org / Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion

Scientists have developed a new material that can use sunlight and water to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon monoxide (CO)—a key building block for making fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other everyday chemicals. ...

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