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Phys.org / PFAS in most medicines can be replaced with alternatives

Certain medicines contain per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds, known as PFAS, which are causing increasing environmental harm because of their long-lasting effects. A study published in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy ...

Jun 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / Q&A: July 4 safety and how everyone keeps all 10 fingers

As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, festivities are expected to be bigger and brighter, with more fireworks lighting up the sky. But excitement surrounding this milestone also brings increased ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / C-section, maternal history of allergic diseases linked to allergic rhinitis in offspring

Maternal cesarean section (CS) and maternal history of allergic diseases (MHAD) are independent and synergistic risk factors for allergic rhinitis (AR) in offspring, according to a study published online June 20 in the International ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy cost-effective for teens with severe obesity

Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy are cost-effective compared with no surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, according to a study published online June 15 in JAMA Network Open.

20 hours ago
Phys.org / Legalized online sports betting drives fuel addiction's rise, study finds

Since the Supreme Court's 2018 invalidation of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), dozens of states have legalized sports betting.

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Not all green space is equal: New framework highlights overlooked ecological factors in nature prescribing

A new study led by Swansea University argues that the health benefits of nature-based health care may depend not only on access to green space, but also on the biodiversity and ecological quality of the environments involved.

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy before symptoms emerge may improve motor function, clinical trial suggests

At Binghamton University, researchers were among the first to find ways to help patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) through the development of an effective drug. Now, they are continuing that work, looking to ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Consciousness: How 'working memory' may mysteriously give rise to it

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and immediately forget why you came in? Maybe you were there to fetch your keys. On your way to the room, you were thinking about grabbing your keys. But once you arrive, your ...

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / AI-based demand forecasting creates planning reliability in the textile industry

How can sales figures be forecast more reliably, production capacities planned fully digitally, and employee know-how systematically integrated at the same time? To address this issue, Fraunhofer IWU developed an AI-powered ...

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Don't let summer allergies cloud a sunny forecast

Summertime can bring a host of triggers for those with allergies and asthma. People often focus on spring and fall allergies, but summer allergies can take a toll on those affected. By learning more about seasonal allergies, ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / World's largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

The world's most powerful particle accelerator will shutter operations Monday for four years of renovations to dramatically boost its collision capacity and the potential for unlocking one of the greatest mysteries of the ...

Jun 27, 2026
Phys.org / Physicists demonstrate Hong–Ou–Mandel interference with more than 10 atoms

In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have demonstrated the Hong–Ou–Mandel (HOM) effect with up to 12 indistinguishable neutral atoms—an effect that has been predominantly observed in photonic systems.

Jun 30, 2026