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Medical Xpress / The life expectancy of people with intellectual disability is 16 years shorter than average, study finds

New research has revealed a confronting life-expectancy gap for people with intellectual disability in NSW, highlighting persistent and preventable inequities in health outcomes. The research, Life Expectancy of People with ...

14 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Lack of information hinders regulation of 'green' nanopesticides

New formulations of nanopesticides with natural ingredients have appeared in specialized literature using terms such as "green pesticide," "ecological," "based on natural elements," and "with natural nanoparticles," among ...

14 hours ago in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Nine-gene biomarker paves way for tailored psoriasis treatments

Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin disease linked to several long-term health conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis and type 2 diabetes, and has a substantial impact on sufferers' quality of life. Although the ...

13 hours ago in Inflammatory disorders
Medical Xpress / Why misunderstood hand signals put cyclists at risk

As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide. While crashes are often attributed to speeding, ...

Phys.org / Dual-atom platinum–ruthenium catalyst achieves efficient low-temperature carbon monoxide oxidation

A research team from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an efficient, stable, atomic-scale catalyst for carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation. This advancement offers promising ...

14 hours ago in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / The pitfalls of one-size-fits-all AI mental health treatment

After developing an AI tool to recommend antidepressants based on medical history, George Mason University researchers are now examining whether additional patient demographics, such as race and ethnicity, can improve the ...

13 hours ago in Health informatics
Phys.org / Gray wolf crosses into Nevada after breaking from California pack

A spotted gray wolf has left his California pack and trotted across Silver State lines, wildlife biologists say.

9 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Study shows that key protein can slow aging

The United States is a rapidly aging country. By the year 2050, nearly 1 in 4 Americans will be 65 or older, and many will live into their 90s and beyond. This leads to health care and social support concerns and also begs ...

16 hours ago in Genetics
Medical Xpress / Researchers urge focus on child obesity and gut health to reduce risk of diabetes

University of Toronto researchers are calling for more study of obesity, gut bacteria and metabolic conditions that arise in childhood and adolescence, with an eye to curbing the global rise of type 2 diabetes. The team says ...

14 hours ago in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Phys.org / How high temperatures disrupt anthocyanin metabolism in red kiwifruit

Red-fleshed kiwifruit, valued for its high anthocyanin content and associated health benefits, is increasingly threatened by rising temperatures. Global warming severely inhibits anthocyanin accumulation, leading to flesh ...

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Guideline-based treatment is linked to better outcomes for kids with anxiety and depression

Twenty-two percent of U.S. doctors prescribing initial treatment for children with a new diagnosis of anxiety or depression during a recent six-year period chose medications that are not federally approved for use in children ...

14 hours ago in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Simulations and supercomputing calculate one million cislunar orbits

Satellites and spacecraft in the vast region between Earth and the moon and just beyond—called cislunar space—are crucial for space exploration, scientific advancement and national security. But figuring out where exactly ...

16 hours ago in Astronomy & Space