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Medical Xpress / Soy lysolecithin counters high-salt diet-induced hypertension and cognitive impairment

High-salt (HS) intake is a major global health concern, closely linked to hypertension and growing evidence of cognitive and emotional decline. Although salt is a routine part of daily diets, long-term overconsumption can ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Four ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

Thick smoke from massive wildfires has been spreading in North America and Europe once again in 2026. The health impacts of breathing this particle-filled air are becoming well known, but wildfires' influence on the weather ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Compression wraps offer no healing advantage for venous leg ulcers, clinical trial finds

Compression wraps are unlikely to help venous leg ulcers heal faster than standard compression treatments, according to a clinical trial led by University of Manchester and York researchers.

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Researchers investigate case of soft-tick borne relapsing fever in Austin area

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Department of State Health Services have reported a likely case of soft tick-borne relapsing fever (STRF) in an Austin-area resident. Now, they highlight the growing ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Reshaping the gut microbiome can boost chemotherapy delivery to tumors

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has identified a way to reshape the gut microbiome that can enhance the delivery of certain chemotherapies to tumors, offering a potential ...

20 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Hugging Face CEO calls for accountability after OpenAI hack

The chief executive of Hugging Face said Friday that developers should be held accountable if their AI models go rogue, after his startup faced a recent cyberattack by autonomous OpenAI software.

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Ultracold neutrons don't disappear into the mirror world

For decades, a theory in physics has postulated the existence of a mirror world whose interaction with our own reality is extremely feeble. The particles in this mirror universe are also thought to be candidates for dark ...

Jul 28, 2026
Phys.org / Sensor-embedded 3D-printed repairs could help preserve ancient pottery

Koç University researchers have developed a conservation method that combines photogrammetry, digital modeling, 3D printing and embedded sensors to replace missing sections of archaeological amphorae. The customized fills ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Astronomers finally measure the full size of the largest known galaxy

Researchers have obtained the deepest images ever taken of IC 1101, allowing them to identify the galaxy's outer edge for the first time. The observations confirm it as the largest known galaxy, spanning roughly 520 kiloparsecs, ...

Jul 31, 2026
Tech Xplore / Scientists map moon regolith to aid lunar bases

A strong foundation is key to any building, and this doesn't apply only to construction on Earth. As humanity slowly expands throughout the many worlds of our solar system, and possibly beyond, understanding planetary surfaces ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Ivermectin taken at the start of pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, found no increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or major congenital anomalies among women inadvertently ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Simple triage protocol cuts ER wait times without adding beds or staff, new study finds

Emergency departments across the country face a common challenge: how to reduce long wait times without adding more beds, hiring more staff or expanding facilities. New research suggests one answer may be hiding in plain ...

23 hours ago