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Phys.org / Girls' voices are needed to tackle misogyny and the manosphere—but they are being ignored

The Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked important conversations about the role of social media in spreading harmful content. It has widened the public's understanding of the rampant uptake of digitally disseminated misogyny, ...

4 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Measles roars back in the US, topping 1,000 cases

The United States' measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared ...

Medical Xpress / Study shows a virtual nurse can persuade you to get vaccinated

Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important for public health ...

May 9, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Protein found in rheumatic diseases causes inflammation in COVID-19 patients

The sCD13 protein has been previously identified by a rheumatology research team at the University of Michigan as a powerful inducer of inflammation in multiple autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic ...

Medical Xpress / Lab-on-a-chip devices offer home tests for stress and cardiac issues

University of Cincinnati engineers have created a new device to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety.

May 8, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / PFAS influence cellular immune response to coronavirus, research finds

PFAS are found in multiple everyday products, such as cosmetics, outdoor clothing and coated pans. This is because of their special properties. They are heat-resistant and repel water and grease.

Medical Xpress / Early trials of smallpox vaccine against mpox show positive safety and efficacy results

In recent years, the world has seen a surge in new and deadly infectious diseases, posing a major threat to global health. Outbreaks of COVID-19, H1N1 (swine flu), Ebola, Zika, and monkeypox are a stark reminder of our vulnerability.

Medical Xpress / Study identifies trends from 2015–2023 mortality for chronic liver disease

Distinct trends were seen in etiology-based mortality with chronic liver disease (CLD) before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online April 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Medical Xpress / Combined flu and COVID vaccine shows strong immune response in older adults

A new vaccine that combines flu and COVID-19 protection in one shot shows promising results, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it wants more data before it can be approved.

Medical Xpress / AI model provides clues about how a virus may evolve and the immune response it could provoke

Effective vaccines dramatically changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing illness, reducing disease severity, and saving millions of lives.

May 8, 2025 in Immunology
Medical Xpress / New study links obesity to long COVID symptoms

New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Center of Precision Health visiting Ph.D. scholar Ms. Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental ...

Medical Xpress / Researchers map 7,000-year-old genetic mutation that protects against HIV

Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose—and how it protected our ancestors from ancient diseases.

May 8, 2025 in Genetics