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Medical Xpress / Netrin-1 disrupts hepatitis B virus attachment and internalization, offering new treatment path
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects more than 250 million people worldwide and can lead to chronic liver disease and liver cancer. Current antiviral therapies suppress viral replication but do not eliminate the virus, highlighting ...
Phys.org / There are countless reasons families have only one child—and they won't grow up to be selfish or spoiled
Are you a parent to one child? Or are you considering having a child in the future, and wondering about what your family size should be?
Medical Xpress / Intractable intestinal disease treatment: Xenogeneic-free polymer platform shows promise
Intestinal stem cells (ISCs) derived from a patient's own cells have garnered significant attention as a new alternative for treating intractable intestinal diseases due to their low risk of rejection. However, clinical application ...
Phys.org / Warmer rivers host more abundant Japanese eel populations, research shows
The distribution of Japanese eels (Anguilla japonica) at the northern edge of the species' range appears to be shaped by river water temperature, which is influenced by watershed geology and land use.
Medical Xpress / Metal shards spark nationwide recall of ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa
Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage.
Medical Xpress / Over one-quarter of adults in the U.S. experience burdensome health costs
Overall, 17.4% of adults experienced cost burdens and 9.9% experienced catastrophic cost burdens (CCBs) over a four-year period from 2018–2022, according to a study published online Dec. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Phys.org / Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?
Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you're tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it's time to try Settlers of Catan.
Phys.org / Diversifying US Midwest farming for stability and resilience
Researchers find that diversifying crops and integrating livestock improves farm efficiencies and ecosystem services in the US Midwest. The work is published in PNAS Nexus.
Medical Xpress / Any reduction in alcohol consumption helps reduce cancer risk: Support for 'Dry January'
Most people know that smoking causes cancer and that there's no "safe" number of cigarettes that are OK to smoke.
Phys.org / Should kids at least do a little bit of school work over the holidays?
As the summer holidays begin in Australia, parents may feel concerned their children will "forget how to spell their own names" during the long school break.
Medical Xpress / Why returning to sport after childbirth is tougher than it looks for triathlete mothers
Today's sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn't end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes such as middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and rugby player Abbie Ward have helped redefine what's ...
Medical Xpress / Flu is hitting California early—doctors worry this year will be especially hard on kids
Fueled by a new viral strain, flu is hitting California early—and doctors are warning that they expect the season may be particularly tough on young children.
