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Phys.org / Study examines Miami-Dade County resilience plans

A University of Miami study has developed a new approach to evaluate how multiple climate resilience plans work together—or fail to do so—in addressing the growing risks posed by climate-related hazards. The researchers analyzed ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Exhaustion and trauma, not just finances, are pushing families to have fewer kids

Exhaustion, trauma and the harsh realities of parenting are driving more Australian families to think twice about having another child.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Robin study suggests fleeing isn't necessarily wildlife's first response to wildfire smoke

Research by Oregon State University biologists suggests that toxic air stemming from wildfires won't necessarily prompt animals to flee in search of better breathing conditions. The study of American robins led by OSU's Jamie ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Emergency departments across Illinois identify gaps in care for children in mental health crises

When a child is experiencing a mental health crisis, families increasingly turn to the emergency department for help. While hospitals across Illinois are making progress in caring for these children, they face significant ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New study suggests rural-urban mortality gap comes down to stress, rural infrastructure

Back in the late 1990s, a distressing trend took hold in rural America. At that time, rural and urban mortality rates started to diverge, with rural populations experiencing 9% higher mortality among working-age adults. Unfortunately, ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / The ethics of being left out of health research

Beyond its importance for scientific discovery, representation in health research directly influences health care planning, policy development and resource allocation.

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Training program could ward off injuries among soccer girls

A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says. Girls who play soccer have a higher risk of leg and ankle injuries than boys, due to differences in strength ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Globally, youth are not eating enough healthy plant-based foods, analysis concludes

Healthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes are the foundation of a healthy diet for anyone, no matter how old they are. But that's especially true for children, for whom these foods ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / National study asks principals what professional learning actually works for them

A new report sheds light on an understudied aspect of public school success. Since the 1970s, researchers have found that the most effective public schools tend to be led by highly skilled principals. Less clear, though, ...

20 hours ago
Tech Xplore / New analysis framework for developing stronger foundations during urban redevelopment

Urban redevelopment in densely populated areas often requires demolition and replacement of aging buildings. As buildings are replaced, existing foundation piles must be removed, leaving cylindrical voids that must be backfilled ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / What do Sardinia's Blue Zone elders do differently that helps them age so well physically and mentally?

People are living longer than they did at the turn of the 20th century, but living well into old age depends on more than a healthy lifestyle. Scientists say it is also shaped by how we think, adapt and connect with others.

Jul 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / E. coli outbreak prompts recall of frozen blueberries at Publix

An E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries has sickened 12 people, four of them seriously enough to require hospital care, federal health officials say.

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