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Phys.org / Fragmented system hampering UK response to economic crime, researchers find
A new study from The University of Manchester has offered the most comprehensive look to date at how the U.K. coordinates its response to economic crime, identifying the structural challenges that make this difficult to do ...
Phys.org / Google wants to release 16 million sterile mosquitoes: Australian tests offer a valuable lesson
In the United States, Google's, now Alphabet's, Debug initiative has asked the federal government for permission to release up to 32 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida.
Medical Xpress / Perimenopause and heart health: When chest symptoms need urgent attention
A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flashes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In many cases, they do not indicate a serious heart problem, but ...
Medical Xpress / Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year, study shows
People taking semaglutide for weight loss continued to consume significantly fewer calories after 60 weeks on the medication, helping explain how the medication supports both initial weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. ...
Medical Xpress / The best surgery for pelvic organ prolapse?
Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by surgery that preserves their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.
Medical Xpress / Pregnancy complications linked to long-term risk of peripheral artery disease
Women who experience pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia or preterm delivery have a significantly increased long-term risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) later in life, according ...
Phys.org / Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture
Few human experiences are as universal—or as poorly understood—as loneliness. More than just feeling blue and the inspiration for countless songs, it's linked to poorer well-being, worse mental and physical health and a higher ...
Medical Xpress / Birdsong and walks in the forest tied to significant mental health benefits
New research finds that the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant mental health benefits compared with loud urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University researchers, compared the ...
Medical Xpress / Alzheimer's blood markers may reveal who benefits most from MIND diet
While everyone may benefit from a healthy diet, those with higher levels of Alzheimer's-related blood biomarkers may be more likely to benefit from a MIND diet intervention, according to a new study from the MIND trial. The ...
Phys.org / Finding Venus zone planets with PLATO will show us how habitable planets evolve
Dreams of finding a sort of Earth 2.0 motivate much of the thinking around the search for exoplanets. But there is more to exoplanet science than searching for potentially habitable worlds. Scientists need a deeper understanding ...
Medical Xpress / Dementia risk is higher if a spouse has it—but it's more than shared lifestyle
Partners do not simply grow old together; they often grow more alike. Decades of shared routines, environments and experiences leave couples with increasingly similar health profiles, a pattern long recognized for obesity, ...
Phys.org / Over 10,000 traps reveal only 1 pookila in southeast Queensland survey
It's 5 a.m. when we crawl out of our tents. The catbirds are calling and the night sky is fading to dawn as we prepare to head into the wilderness. We're surrounded by the towering eucalypts of southeast Queensland in search ...
