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Medical Xpress / Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago: Here's why

How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? It's a question that fascinates us, and one that's been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled—genes account for about 20–25% of the variation ...

22 hours ago in Genetics
Phys.org / Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not

Time feels like the most basic feature of reality. Seconds tick, days pass and everything from planetary motion to human memory seems to unfold along a single, irreversible direction. We are born and we die, in exactly that ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Social housing the key to protecting low-income renters, study finds

Low-income renters in Australia are far less likely to experience housing stress, rent arrears, or be forced to relocate when living in social housing compared to those receiving cash rent assistance payments or no assistance, ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters

A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and demographic indicators associated with elevated serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...

20 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / New treatment approach boosts survival in young leukemia patients

An Australian research collaboration has led to a major leap forward in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Recently published clinical trial results have shown evidence that switching part of the standard ...

23 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Flu cases on the rise in California; doctors urge vaccinations

With months left of flu season, influenza cases are on the rise in California and transmission is high in the San Francisco Bay Area, data shows.

Medical Xpress / Black women's health-care experiences remain marked by structural racism—here's how institutions should move forward

Racism has long disrupted relationships, deepened social divisions, and hindered collective action on global challenges. While modern societies strive to be just and advocate against social injustices, many still turn away ...

22 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / How open questions reveal the full extent of damage done by electroconvulsive therapy

An international study, the first of its kind to use an online survey to capture the long-term effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) on patients, has revealed that while some patients experience improved mood, an overwhelming ...

23 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Report advises on how investors can make public health a safe bet

Public health can be a money maker if investors use the right techniques to make their cash injections a safe bet, according to a report by Northeastern University academics. The report, "Investor Action on Health: a review," ...

23 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Five practical tips for talking to your children about sexuality

Canadian parents face multiple barriers to providing their children with reliable and culturally appropriate sex education, according to research published in Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare from the University of Alberta. ...

23 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm

Possible risk of autism in children. Dormant cancer cells awakening. Accelerating aging of the brain. Federal officials in May 2023 declared an end to the national COVID pandemic. But more than two years later, a growing ...

Medical Xpress / Hair cortisol may complement behavior tests to gauge long-term stress in autism

Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their feelings. Researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney have found that ...

23 hours ago in Autism spectrum disorders