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Phys.org / Taxing homes in an economic boom and subsidizing them in a crash could prevent the next housing crisis

Financial crises may be made worse by current mortgage and housing tax systems according to new research from the University of Surrey. The study argues that the country should consider taxing housing purchases during strong ...

14 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Imaging study solves a long-standing gap in metastatic breast cancer research and care

A prospective, multicenter cancer clinical trial by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) has validated an improved method for predicting treatment benefits in patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) metastatic ...

6 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Novel 'body-swap' robot provides insights into how the brain keeps us upright

Imagine driving a car with a steering that doesn't respond instantly and a GPS that always reflects where you were a second ago. To stay on course, you must constantly infer how to steer the wheel from outdated information.

13 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / ADHD prescriptions on the rise in Ontario, study finds

Annual prescriptions for drugs to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased 157% in Ontario from 2015 to 2023, according to a new study from researchers at ICES, North York General, and The Hospital ...

13 hours ago in Medications
Phys.org / Seals on the move: Key data for offshore development and international ecology revealed

New research led by the University of St Andrews has created the most comprehensive maps to date of the distribution of gray and harbor seals in Northwest Europe, encompassing the majority of seal populations on the continental ...

14 hours ago in Biology
Tech Xplore / If social media for kids is so bad, should we be allowed to post kids' photos online?

As Australia's ban on under-16-year-olds having certain social media accounts kicks in this week, debate on whether it's a good idea or even legal rages on—both at home and overseas.

13 hours ago in Internet
Phys.org / The Ivies can weather the Trump administration's research cuts. Public universities that have the most to lose

Most of the media coverage of the federal government's recent cuts in federal research money for universities has focused on its effects on a handful of elite Ivy League universities, such as Harvard, Columbia and Cornell.

4 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Bone density does not determine floating ability, challenging decades of misconceptions

A landmark study has debunked the long-held belief that people of African, Caribbean and Asian heritage cannot float due to "heavy bones," after 93% of participants successfully floated for two minutes following proper instruction.

13 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Helping ICU patients regain independence: How early rehabilitation can speed recovery

A multicenter study across Japan found that ICU patients receiving more intensive rehabilitation regained independence faster after critical illness. Among 121 patients on mechanical ventilation, higher rehabilitation dose ...

7 hours ago in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Examining hidden risks of cannabis use among older adults

Cannabis use is rising among older adults, fueled by expanded legalization and people increasingly turning to cannabinoid-containing products to manage pain, sleep problems and other chronic issues.

14 hours ago in Medications
Medical Xpress / How to protect your child's teeth if your water lacks fluoride

For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, skepticism over this public-health measure has gained new traction, and some locales—including the states ...

13 hours ago in Dentistry
Medical Xpress / Making cancer screening more accessible to underserved groups

New research from the University of Aberdeen and the Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC) has outlined ways to make cancer screening services more accessible to people who may be underserved by the health care system. ...

14 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer