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Medical Xpress / Study questions usefulness of rapid microbiological point-of-care respiratory test

A rapid microbiological point-of-care test designed to help GPs identify whether a respiratory infection is caused by a virus did not lead to an expected overall reduction in same-day antibiotic prescribing, a University ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / From PCOS to PMOS: What the name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome means for women's health

"Hopeful," "excited" and "helpful" for the future of women's health—these are just some of the words expressed by the team that worked together for more than a decade to change the name polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to ...

22 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late

A federal jury ruled Monday that billionaire Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a decisive victory to the ChatGPT startup and ending one of Silicon Valley's most closely watched courtroom ...

21 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Ground oyster shells unlock ultra-light magnesium foam for vehicles and protective gear

For the first time, researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon have produced a magnesium foam made entirely from natural marine raw materials. No toxic additives are required for its production. Ground oyster shell powder from ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Adolescents' knowledge of legal capacity to independently consent linked to higher STI/HIV testing

A study has found that adolescents who were aware of their state's minor consent laws were more likely to seek and receive testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, suggesting that teens' accurate knowledge ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Across corporate earnings calls, investor presentations and marketing pitches, "artificial intelligence" has become the buzzword of choice. Yet a troubling pattern lies under the hype. Many claims vastly overstate actual ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Abortion bans lead to worse outcomes for miscarriages

Research from Oregon Health & Science University sheds new light on the unintended consequences of the overturn of Roe v. Wade: worse medical care for miscarriages.

19 hours ago
Phys.org / How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times

For decades, science educators have been encouraged to "stick to the science" and leave politics at the classroom door. But as disinformation spreads online and public trust in science seems to erode in some contexts, this ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Prior authorization rules vary widely among major commercial insurers, review finds

A brief research report reviewed the prior authorization rules for Aetna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare and found little consistency in their prior authorization rules. The findings highlight a fragmented system that may contribute ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Supernova dust may be behind one of JWST's biggest puzzles

Astronomers may have found an explanation for one of the biggest mysteries revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): why so many galaxies in the early universe appear unexpectedly bright in ultraviolet light. The ...

May 18, 2026
Phys.org / Small financial changes can have big impact on stress, study finds

New research is shedding light on the factors surrounding financial stress, showing that even small changes in income or expenses can significantly affect how stressed people feel, both at home and at work.

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Why wealth fails to shield Black Americans from pregnancy risks

It's widely known that low-income Black women suffer far higher maternal health risks than low- income white mothers, often because they lack access to quality health care. But in a new book, UC Berkeley law professor Khiara ...

18 hours ago