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Medical Xpress / Premature babies who do not catch up well on growth may suffer brain abnormalities
Nutrition and growth during the first years of life are critical to the development of children born prematurely. A new study from the University of Granada analyzes the long-term consequences of extrauterine growth restriction ...
Medical Xpress / Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults
Results from a small clinical trial suggest it may be possible to reduce the risk of dementia by eating during fewer hours of the day. The pilot study, which involved a weight-loss program for older women with overweight ...
Medical Xpress / Early respiratory infections may explain half of younger siblings' earnings gap
Younger siblings are often portrayed as reckless, scatterbrained and less put-together than their older siblings. Social science researchers have underpinned these portrayals with data, showing that younger siblings obtain, ...
Medical Xpress / Leadership helps reduce stress in operating rooms
The success of an operation depends on more than expertise and technical skills. A study by Leiden researchers shows that surgeons' leadership skills under pressure play a crucial role. "The ability to perform under pressure ...
Medical Xpress / Could sparkling water be a better choice for your teeth?
Findings from a new study comparing the effects of different beverages on mouth acidity suggest that unsweetened sparkling water may be better for your teeth than sugar-sweetened soda.
Phys.org / As wildfires grip France and Spain, what are the risks from the smoke?
What dangers does smoke from wildfires pose? Who is most at risk? Here are some answers to health questions often asked, especially now with fires in France and Spain.
Phys.org / Scotland declares 'major' wildfire in Cairngorms national park
Scottish firefighters fought a wildfire Saturday that was burning through Cairngorms National Park in the north, with authorities advising residents to evacuate.
Phys.org / Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain
Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and vacation accommodations.
Phys.org / DNA vacuum captures animal traces from air to map Danish wildlife
Researchers have developed a DNA vacuum that can suck genetic traces from animals out of the air and reveal which animals live in an area. In two new studies, the researchers collected air samples in three natural areas in ...
Phys.org / 'I can't work in the farce of climate change cruise tourism anymore': Why Antarctic guides quit their dream jobs
In the words of a former Antarctic tour guide we interviewed: "You'd see massive glacier calvings, and you'd just want to cry. But all the guests would be cheering. And you'd be like … 'can you not put two and two together?'"
Tech Xplore / Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
China has a hot new product in the United States: artificial intelligence.
Medical Xpress / Chinese university investigating girl's death in gene-editing trial
A Chinese university is looking into reports that a gene-editing trial caused the death of a 6-year-old girl, which was not disclosed in the published research, the school said Sunday.
