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Medical Xpress / Blood flow restriction cuffs a fall risk for older adults
New research from Murdoch University's School of Allied Health and Health Futures Institute has found that wearing blood flow restriction cuffs can change the way older people walk, potentially making them more unsteady during ...
Phys.org / How the ocean's most abundant bacteria diversify into ecologically distinct groups
A study led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) has revealed critical new details about one of the ocean's most abundant life forms—SAR11 marine bacteria. Understanding ...
Medical Xpress / Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes
A pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activity levels in nursery settings, a new University of Bristol-led study has found. The research published in ...
Medical Xpress / New classification system reveals PCOS subtype linked to extended fertility in Asian populations
Globally, around 11% to 13% of women live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects the function of the ovaries, which may cause irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, fertility ...
Medical Xpress / Reduced cognitive performance in late midlife may predict frailty in older age
Frailty is a syndrome resulting from age-related decline across multiple organ systems. A new study, conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows that slower reaction time and lower response accuracy in cognitive ...
Medical Xpress / Health experts release policy roadmap to alleviate the burden of high energy bills
Energy insecurity—the inability to adequately meet basic household energy needs—affects more than a quarter of New York City families, putting them at risk for worse health outcomes. A new policy brief, "Powering Up for ...
Phys.org / Shaping the conversation means offering context to extreme ideas, not just a platform
The Oct. 27, 2025, interview between former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and political streamer Nick Fuentes created a rare public divide inside the MAGA movement.
Phys.org / What happens when managers don't act? New research reveals the consequences can be severe
Most people recognize that we shouldn't actively harm others at work. Yet people tend to assume that failing to act is relatively benign or inconsequential.
Phys.org / Billionaire Trump nominee confirmed to lead NASA amid Moon race
The US Senate on Wednesday approved President Donald Trump's re-nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman to head NASA, following months of backtracking and uncertainty over the space agency's future.
Phys.org / Tax-avoiding firms face higher investment costs due to lack of transparency
Companies that engage in aggressive tax avoidance may be saving money in the short term, but they are paying a hidden price in the eyes of investors. According to a new study by the University of Portsmouth, tax transparency ...
Medical Xpress / AI images of doctors can exaggerate and reinforce existing stereotypes
AI-generated images of doctors have the potential to exaggerate and reinforce existing stereotypes relating to sex, gender, race, and ethnicity, suggests a small analysis in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Medical Xpress / Where medicine meets melody—how lullabies help babies and parents in intensive care
Playing soothing live music in intensive care units not only helps parents bond with their baby but also provides a moment's respite from an uncertain and stressful situation, says a senior doctor in the The BMJ.
