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Medical Xpress / Study finds shift away from cigarettes could reshape future cancer burden
As cigarette smoking reaches historic lows in the U.S., new research from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center suggests a fundamental shift in tobacco use is driving that trend. Younger adults are increasingly switching to noncombustible ...
Tech Xplore / Ultra-long life SiC power platform driven by radioisotopes outperforms previous unit-cell output by 4,200 times
A research team led by Dr. Seo Jae-hwa at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Advanced Semiconductor Research Center, working with Professor Yoon Young-jun's team at Kyungpook National University, has achieved ...
Medical Xpress / Vaccine mis‑ and disinformation aren't just a threat to public health, but also to our autonomy
A previously eliminated disease—measles—is resurgent in Canada amid declining vaccination rates
Phys.org / Teens want more advice about navigating consent but teachers' sex ed skills are falling short
Young people are navigating their romantic and sexual lives in an increasingly complex world. Social media content, including content from misogynistic influencers, has contributed to rapidly changing norms around gender, ...
Phys.org / The hunt for a natural molecule that can release cellular energy
All cells in the human body—and the motions they enable, from our beating hearts to our wiggling toes—use energy generated by a molecule called ATP. Its energy is thought to be released to fuel cellular processes in only ...
Medical Xpress / A daily multivitamin may help older adults maintain functional health
The ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age. In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of functional ...
Medical Xpress / What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk
There is now widespread evidence that years of heading, tackling and collisions in football and rugby could increase the risk of dementia and other neurological diseases.
Phys.org / Cows' diets influence omega-3s and other fatty acids, study shows
When you pick up a gallon (3.8 liters) of milk at the store, the nutrients it contains may depend on both what's on the label and the time of year. A new study reports that omega-3 fatty acids are highest in milk labeled ...
Dialog / 'Pro version' of cisplatin keeps its cancer-killing power while reducing side effects
Cisplatin is one of the most successful cancer medicines ever developed. Doctors use it to treat many cancers, including lung, ovarian, breast, testicular and head and neck cancers. However, cisplatin has a serious problem. ...
Medical Xpress / Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, study shows
A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas ...
Medical Xpress / Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits in Navajo Nation
A culturally tailored meal program rooted in traditional Diné foods significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits among heart failure patients in rural Navajo Nation, according to a new randomized ...
Phys.org / Teaching science and religion in a connected way strengthens STEM engagement
Teaching science and religious education (RE) in a more connected way improves students' engagement with science and boosts interest in STEM careers, according to a UCL study. The findings suggest that helping young people ...
