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Phys.org / Puerto Rico's forests recovered in unexpected ways post-Hurricane Maria, research finds

When Hurricane Maria made its ferocious landfall on the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico in September 2017, the loss extended beyond several thousand human lives: The damage to the island's natural ecosystems, including its ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / Young Americans aren't abandoning faith—study suggests they're rebuilding it

New sociological research shows that while many young adults are leaving organized religious institutions, they are not abandoning spirituality or belief. Instead, they're practicing their faith in more personal, values-driven ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Not all organs age alike: AI unveils the molecular impact of menopause across the female body

Despite affecting half of the world's population, menopause has historically been understudied and misunderstood, both in biomedical research and clinical practice. However, with the increase in life expectancy, the number ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Placental insufficiency during pregnancy is associated with memory alterations years after childbirth

The vascular imbalance that occurs in some pregnancies may leave a lasting imprint beyond childbirth. A study led by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau), published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ...

10 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Why omega‑3s may be vital to getting the most out of your daily workouts

Most people know omega-3 fish oils are good for health—especially heart health. But what many people might not realize is that these friendly fats can also be beneficial to your workouts.

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Early disadvantage linked to fewer preventive dental visits into adulthood

People who experienced early socioeconomic disadvantage (SED) were 12–16% less likely to go for preventive dental visits during both adolescence and adulthood, a new University of Bristol study has found. The findings, published ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Looser firework age limits tied to more pediatric hand injuries, data show

Individual states have been lifting their restrictions on fireworks available for consumer purchase over the past decade. These restrictions most commonly pertain to the types of fireworks, projectile or explosive, that are ...

10 hours ago
Tech Xplore / A new R package facilitates the generation of flowcharts for research studies

Representing the pathway of participants in a study is a key element in clinical and epidemiological research. Flow diagrams are the standard tool to do so, as they allow the different stages of the process to be clearly ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / FDA moves to real-time clinical trial patient monitoring, faster drug review

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to speed drug development and review by launching real-time clinical trials.

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Researchers detect microplastics in fish larvae shortly after hatching

Microplastics are now widely distributed throughout the environment—in water, in the air, in the soil and even inside living organisms, including marine life. However, most studies to date have focused on adult fish, including ...

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Study finds people wait an average of 50 days to see a neurologist for the first time

People with insurance through an employer or another commercial plan experienced an average wait time of 50 days for their first visit with a neurology provider, according to a study published in Neurology. Wait times were ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / ChatGPT advice preferred over that of professionals, finds mental health study

Artificial intelligence provides good answers to mental health questions. Young people even like ChatGPT's responses better than health care professionals' advice, according to a new study published in DIGITAL HEALTH.

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