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Medical Xpress / NC public health officials urge vaccination as measles cases, flu deaths rise
With multiple measles cases reported in North Carolina, rising flu deaths and shifting federal recommendations, state health officials stressed the importance of vaccination and urged people to contact their health care providers ...
Medical Xpress / GLP-1 receptor agonists tied to reduced acute asthma exacerbations in teens with overweight, obesity
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for acute asthma exacerbations in adolescents with overweight or obesity, according to a research letter published online Dec. 29 in ...
Phys.org / My home is in a district facing extreme or catastrophic fire danger. What should I do?
Across Australia there are a number of fire districts facing extreme or catastrophic fire danger ratings in this ongoing heat wave.
Medical Xpress / IV iron found to be most cost-effective treatment for women with iron deficiency anemia and heavy menstrual bleeding
A single dose of intravenous (IV) iron dextran is the most cost-effective treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding and iron deficiency anemia (IDA), according to new research published in Blood Advances.
Tech Xplore / New report highlights potential for AI to accelerate the real-world impact of research
A new report by HEPI and Taylor & Francis explores the potential of AI to advance translational research and accelerate the journey from scientific discovery to real-world application.
Phys.org / Q&A: Why does time go by so fast, and how can we slow it down?
If ringing in the new year came too quickly, you're not alone. Time does seem to move faster as you get older.
Tech Xplore / New study urges stronger AI safeguards to protect worker safety and well-being
New research from Flinders University highlights the need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems to complement—not impede—worker safety and welfare in workplaces.
Phys.org / Image: Meltwater turns iceberg A-23A blue
The year that iceberg A-23A first broke away from Antarctica's Filchner Ice Shelf, Ronald Reagan was president of the United States, and the movie "Top Gun" was setting box office records. Forty years later, the massive tabular ...
Medical Xpress / Mental trauma follows 1 in 7 dog-related injuries in the UK, according to claims data
Mental trauma, including specific phobias and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), follows one in seven dog-related injuries, while over half of cases result in the need for time off work and/or loss of earnings, suggests ...
Phys.org / Are 'new towns' a solution to the housing crisis?
As housing prices continue to rise nationwide—not just in major metropolitan areas, but even in rural locations—there's pressure to create more housing. In Massachusetts, the 2024 Affordable Homes Act calls for 220,000 ...
Medical Xpress / Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults
A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among U.S. adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in risk patterns observed across race ...
Medical Xpress / Older people are more vulnerable in heat waves. Here's why—and how to stay safe
Southeast Australia is enduring a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures rising above 40ºC in many areas.
