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Medical Xpress / Changing behavior to aid weight loss may be linked to reduced risks of obesity related cancers
A new systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15–17, is the first study to show that behavioral ...
Medical Xpress / Tanning beds linked to severe skin reactions beyond cancer risk, review finds
People flocking to tanning beds in search of the perfect tan could be exposing themselves to a hidden health threat far beyond skin cancer, according to a comprehensive research review. The findings are published in the journal ...
Phys.org / Cave reveals influence of Antarctica and El Niño on extreme rainfall in the South of Brazil
A cave in the interior of Paraná state in Brazil contains a "climate archive" that enabled Brazilian researchers to reconstruct the history of extreme rainfall in Brazil's South Region over the past 7,500 years. Their findings ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers upgrade allergy test to better detect the antibodies that trigger reactions
Allergies can be minor or life-threatening, and current diagnostic blood tests are not always adequate for determining which substances patients need to avoid to prevent a reaction.
Medical Xpress / Public health groups sue FDA over policy allowing marketing of unauthorized e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches
A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration's new enforcement policy that allows e-cigarette and nicotine pouch products to ...
Tech Xplore / 'Balcony solar' and plug‑in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
Australia is a world leader when it comes to adopting rooftop solar systems. But our solar transition is leaving renters and apartment dwellers behind.
Phys.org / Diacylglycerols for cleaner oil processing, functional foods and medical nutrition
Fats and oils are essential to life. They provide energy, support the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, contribute to the structure of cell membranes, and give foods their flavor, texture and mouthfeel. Yet the way fats ...
Medical Xpress / The skin microbiota—billions of microbes that protect or harm
A constant interplay takes place on the surface of the body between cells, the immune system and the skin microbiota. We do not notice it—until the balance is disturbed. Then it becomes clear that the outermost layer of the ...
Medical Xpress / Coca-Cola 'sportswashing' during World Cup amplified by social media
New research being presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals how Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the 2025 FIFA Club ...
Tech Xplore / UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens—but it's voluntary
The British government announced plans Wednesday to introduce a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds—though they will be able to override the proposed default setting.
Tech Xplore / Dataset filtering provides only limited protection against CSAM generation in text-to-image models, study finds
Text-to-image models have made it significantly easier to generate synthetic images, including harmful and illegal content such as child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In public debates and policy discussions, a commonly proposed ...
Tech Xplore / Researchers develop intelligent 3D twins of crime scenes
A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich ...
