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Medical Xpress / Move to quit: Exercise boosts smoking quit rates
A pack-a-day smoker can spend around $14,000 a year on cigarettes, yet despite the financial and health costs, quitting remains one of the most difficult changes many people will ever attempt.
Phys.org / Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine ...
Medical Xpress / Program dramatically improves safety of surgery for children
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago achieved more than a 13-fold improvement in surgical safety after implementing a series of interventions based on high-reliability principles across its operating rooms. ...
Medical Xpress / New expert recommendations aim to improve detection and care of lung disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis
A new international expert consensus statement published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine provides guidance for doctors on how to identify, monitor and treat a serious lung complication that affects many people living with ...
Medical Xpress / Trial of potential Ebola treatments begins in DR Congo: WHO
The trial of two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the deadly outbreak in the DR Congo began in the country Thursday, the World Health Organization said.
Medical Xpress / Cracking open a can of cannabis—America's new pastime (for now)
At Fourth of July barbecues this weekend, Americans are more likely than ever to crack open a can of cannabis rather than a beer.
Tech Xplore / Planning a trip this summer? Don't neglect your tech safety checklist
Summer is time for that well-deserved vacation. To get ready for your trip, make sure to get your tech life in order alongside other tasks like packing and making sure you've got passports and tickets.
Tech Xplore / 'Job forever': Trade schools are all the rage in the AI era
Long looked down upon, skilled trades are booming in the United States, especially among young adults drawn by strong demand—even as artificial intelligence (AI) eats into service-sector jobs.
Medical Xpress / CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
Health officials are encouraging people to use bug spray and mosquito-control efforts as West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start in over two decades.
Tech Xplore / EU top court to rule on record 4.1 bn euro Google fine
The EU's top court will decide Thursday whether to uphold a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anticompetitive practices related to its Android operating system.
Tech Xplore / India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears
India has asked Meta to hold off launching its username feature on WhatsApp in the world's most populous country, citing concerns over fraud and impersonation, media reports said Thursday.
Tech Xplore / Open-source workflow tool showcases flexibility across energy system applications
The Horizon Europe project Mopo has published a new technical publication dedicated to Spine Toolbox, the open-source workflow management system that supports flexible data, scenario and workflow management for complex modeling ...