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Medical Xpress / Whole goat milk formula can reduce incidence of atopic dermatitis in infants

Infant feeding with whole goat milk formula (WGF) can reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD), especially in those with a parental history of AD, according to a study published in Clinical Nutrition.

16 hours ago
Phys.org / 13,000 tons of space junk clutters Earth orbit. Here's how it could be cleaned up

Seventy years ago, Earth had only one satellite: the moon. Now it has more than 15,000—about 10,000 of which are owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX. The world's first trillionaire plans to launch 1 million more satellites, each ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / The hidden risks of gray‑market peptides: Why women face greater danger

A wave of unregulated peptides is sweeping the wellness world, sold online with bold promises about muscle gain, anti-aging and fat loss. But concern is growing about side effects, and almost nobody is asking whether these ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Taking advantage of an enzyme mutation to help soybeans fight a billion-dollar pest

Beneath the surface of soybean fields, an invisible threat is costing farmers billions. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are uncovering how nature itself may hold the key to fighting back. The soybean cyst nematode—a ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / When parasites stop having sex, they may become less picky about their hosts

A new evolutionary theory suggests that some asexual parasites may temporarily be able to infect a wider range of hosts as harmful genetic mutations build up. In a paper published in Trends in Parasitology, Cock van Oosterhout, ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Many treatments help chronic back pain, but only in the short term

A large-scale analysis by an international research team, led by Bochum University of Applied Sciences, shows that nonsurgical treatments such as massage, exercise therapy or acupuncture for chronic back pain can alleviate ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / 'I hate you!': What little kids really mean when they say this

"I hate you. You're the worst mum in the world!" It's a sentence that can feel heartbreaking to parents. You try to set a boundary with your little one, and they lash out with "I hate you."

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Phys.org / Why turning off screens is so hard for children—and four tips to make it easier

The challenges and consequences surrounding children's screen use are a leading concern for UK families.

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Meditation and speaking in tongues: The surprising similarities between two spiritual practices

Do the world's religions and contemplative traditions send people to the same place—compassion, bliss, awe, a sense of God, awareness or the universe?

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Malaria vaccine quest narrows as shared parasite targets emerge in liver

Scientists have identified targets on the malaria-causing parasite that could be key to developing a universal vaccine against one of humankind's oldest and deadliest diseases. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here's how to stay safe, and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

Millions of Americans are facing heat advisories ahead of the July Fourth holiday as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern United States.

17 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that's because a variety of groups have competing interests—some in favor, some opposed and others with no direct view on data centers themselves ...

19 hours ago