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Phys.org / Breeding for bigger cattle may come with hidden fertility trade-offs

A University of Queensland analysis of genetic data from northern Australian cattle has identified key regions of the genome that influence traits like fertility, growth and body condition, sometimes all at the same time. ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Online spaces can provide bodily comfort, relief and inclusion for some autistic people, study says

Online spaces can provide comfort, relief and inclusion for some autistic adults, and provide important means for expression and for connecting with others, a new study published in Autism in Adulthood says.

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / AI boosts breast cancer detection by 10.4% in UK screening evaluation

The UK's first comprehensive evaluation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening found that it can increase breast cancer detection by 10.4% and has the potential to reduce the workload of health ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Most blood thinners not tied to higher risks after free flap surgery

Blood thinners are a common medication for much of the older adult population, prescribed to prevent blood clots that can cause adverse events like heart attack or stroke. They are often stopped prior to most surgeries because ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Clotting protein presents a potential target in pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that depleting a clotting protein made by the liver could slow down pancreatic cancer. The research, recently published in ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Leadership stability essential when implementing care programs in nursing homes

Despite a pressing need to improve outcomes and address inequities in nursing homes, there is limited evidence about the specific factors required to successfully implement real-world interventions in the complex and understudied ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Hotter days, heavier minds: What climate change could mean for US mental health

Climate change is widely known to affect physical health—but new research suggests the mental health toll could be enormous. A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health projects that rising temperatures could lead ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Virtual reality games may improve motor skills in young people with dyspraxia

Engaging in virtual reality (VR) games may enhance motor performance for young people with dyspraxia, according to new research.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Japanese scientists discover how falling cats almost always make perfect landings

When cats fall, they usually land on their feet. This uncanny ability to right themselves before hitting the ground has long puzzled scientists. Now, a team from Yamaguchi University in Japan has the answer, and it's all ...

Mar 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Automated screening and education increase urinary incontinence diagnoses

Implementing an automated urinary incontinence screening and education program in primary care practices significantly increased awareness and treatment referrals in women with the condition, according to a recent study published ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Nursing's moral agency cannot be outsourced to AI, study warns

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into clinical settings—from predicting patient outcomes to deploying humanoid "robotic nurses"—an article published in the Hastings Center Report warns that the core ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Study demonstrates potential broad-spectrum anti-alphavirus therapeutics

A recent collaborative study has identified two promising single-domain antibodies (sdAbs) that may offer a therapeutic option against multiple subtypes of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV). The researchers, from ...

23 hours ago