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Phys.org / PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms—so does their health risk
For more than 30 years, manufacturers of ski and snowboard waxes have used PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—to make skis and snowboards glide faster over snow. These synthetic chemicals were highly effective and common ...
Medical Xpress / Over one-third of U.S. adults report more than one sunburn in previous 12 months
More than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to research published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Medical Xpress / How temperature swings may shape emotional well-being across seasons
A new study suggests that the weather may have an effect on how people feel. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the research found that daily outdoor temperatures are linked to changes in mood, energy levels ...
Medical Xpress / Ebola had 'big head-start' but response catching up: WHO
The Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa had a "big head start," the World Health Organization chief acknowledged Wednesday, but insisted efforts to rein in the deadly virus were making progress.
Medical Xpress / Dengue vaccine shows favorable safety profile in travelers from non-endemic regions
Data from 1,028 people vaccinated with TAK-003 in Catalonia suggests the dengue vaccine has a good tolerability profile in routine clinical practice among travelers from regions where dengue is not endemic. The findings come ...
Medical Xpress / New post-liver transplant protocol results in 0% heavy alcohol relapse rate
In a study published in the Liver Transplantation journal, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new proactive treatment protocol for alcohol use disorder after liver transplant resulted in a 0% heavy alcohol relapse ...
Medical Xpress / Millions on Medicaid may soon have to prove they're working to keep coverage
The Trump administration has published new rules on who can qualify for Medicaid coverage, including requirements that many recipients work or attend school.
Medical Xpress / Breaking up is hard, but how you do it might make moving on easier
Breaking up is hard. Are there certain behaviors or communication techniques that could result in ex-partners feeling better post-break? Researchers from the University of Ottawa's Relationships and Couple Health (REACH) ...
Tech Xplore / Online ads are becoming harder to spot—but we're not powerless to stop it
Profound changes are ahead for online advertising. At the recent Google Marketing Live event, the tech giant outlined expanded artificial intelligence systems for digital ads.
Medical Xpress / Progress in reducing child and adolescent mortality has slowed since 2015, analysis finds
Global progress in reducing preventable deaths among newborn babies, children, and adolescents has slowed substantially since 2015, and many countries risk missing international child survival targets by 2030, find a series ...
Phys.org / Most detailed map of the universe's hidden magnetic fields released
The largest magnetic map of the universe ever produced—five times larger than all previous efforts combined—marks the beginning of a new generation of research into intergalactic magnetism. Magnetic fields influence how galaxies ...
Medical Xpress / Abortion hotline use soared before and after Dobbs, study finds
A study of more than 16,000 people who sought help from a nationwide abortion and miscarriage hotline has found that demand for confidential clinical support surged both before and after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that ...
