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Phys.org / Global footprint of wildlife trade highlights biodiversity threats

New research has shed light on the vast and largely unmonitored trade of wildlife around the world, revealing alarming threats to biosecurity and the survival of many species.

23 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Bees thrive in overlooked pockets of Puget Sound

To the casual observer, it's nothing more than an abandoned golf course. But the land, along with other weedy, minimally maintained "marginal lands" in the Puget Sound area, is home to scores of wild bee species, including ...

23 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / AI detects hidden objects on chest scans better than radiologists

Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can spot hard-to-see objects lodged in patients' airways better than expert radiologists.

22 hours ago in Radiology & Imaging
Medical Xpress / Five lifestyle changes that might help you live longer and slow down aging

Society is fascinated with health, fitness and longevity. This obsession has spawned a multi-million pound industry centered around pushing the latest cutting-edge science, lifestyle modifications and products that claim ...

14 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Extending anti-clotting treatment linked to lower rates of new clots

Extending anti-clotting drugs beyond the initial treatment period of at least 90 days after a first blood clot is linked to lower rates of new clots developing compared with stopping treatment, finds a US study published ...

15 hours ago in Medications
Medical Xpress / Rapid growth of radiopharmaceutical therapy highlights need for expertise

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has released a position paper outlining the education, training, and experience needed to ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiopharmaceutical therapy ...

15 hours ago in Immunology
Phys.org / Climate change and rising sea levels to worsen urban health risks in Mumbai

Rainfall and flooding frequently disrupt the lives of urban residents worldwide, posing significant public health risks. Mumbai, India—renowned for the ferocity of its monsoon season—stands as a stark example of the human ...

16 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Headache disorders affect 3 billion people worldwide, ranking sixth for health loss in 2023

Headache disorders affected almost 3 billion people worldwide in 2023—nearly one in every three people, a figure unchanged since 1990—and ranked sixth among causes of health loss, according to new research to be published ...

Medical Xpress / Why Medicare patients have difficulties accessing wheelchairs through insurance

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that access to wheelchairs through Medicare-listed suppliers is inconsistent and often challenging.

14 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Halting pancreatic cancer spread: Protein-degrading drugs show promise in preclinical models

Last year, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, developed a novel "molecular crowbar" strategy to degrade the oncogenic enzyme Pin1, a protein that is overexpressed in many tumors, including pancreatic ...

Medical Xpress / Opinion: How e-cigarettes compromise children's human rights

Exposing children to e-cigarettes compromises their human rights. These products should be regulated in a way that puts children's best interests first and protects them from the harms associated with nicotine consumption ...

15 hours ago in Addiction
Phys.org / Impostor syndrome in higher ed teachers: Balancing authenticity with professionalism

University faculty are expected to have confidence in the classroom. However, the pressures of life in academia can often lead to a sense of self-doubt—commonly known as impostor syndrome—despite objective success.

17 hours ago in Other Sciences