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Medical Xpress / Research cuts imperil critical insights into the underlying causes of age-related falls

As I watch my aging parents navigate their home, I can't help but notice their increasing hesitancy on stairs or how careful they are reaching for objects on high shelves. Like millions of Americans, they fear falling—and ...

Apr 30, 2025 in Medical economics
Phys.org / Australia's climate future in the spotlight for new tipping point and resilience research

A new study offers a research framework to help researchers "speak the same language" and protect the planet from unknown climate futures.

Apr 30, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say

More U.S. women died around the time of childbirth last year, reversing two years of decline, according to provisional data posted Wednesday.

Apr 30, 2025 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Medical Xpress / 'Game-changer' clinical trial launches for Australia's second-deadliest cancer

A world-first clinical trial launched in Melbourne is being hailed as a "game-changer" for its potential to revolutionize the way people with bowel cancer are treated.

Apr 30, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Study reveals significant underrepresentation of Global South authors in climate science research

A new study has exposed significant underrepresentation of researchers and content from the Global South in climate science publications, raising concerns about systemic disparities in academic publishing. The research, recently ...

Apr 30, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Identifying noncancer risks among Japanese female breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in several countries around the world, including Japan, where 1 in 9 women has the risk of developing the disease. In recent years, early detection and advancements in treatment ...

Apr 30, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / By sequencing the genome of the endangered Southern Corroboree frog, we could save it

Ever since I first learned about the devastating disease killing frogs worldwide, I knew I wanted to be part of the solution.

Apr 30, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / CDC provides update on measles outbreak in the United States

Eight hundred cases of measles were reported in the United States as of April 17, 2025, representing the second highest annual case count in 25 years, according to research published in the April 24 issue of the U.S. Centers ...

Phys.org / Tips to prevent cyanobacteria bloom exposure as temperatures rise

Whether treading water in a river or diving into a reservoir, summer fun should come with a little caution. As temperatures climb, so does the risk of potentially harmful cyanobacteria blooms—commonly known as blue-green ...

Apr 30, 2025 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Neuromorphic system uses quantum effects to find optimal solutions to complex problems

It's easy to solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube, says Shantanu Chakrabartty, the Clifford W. Murphy Professor and vice dean for research and graduate education in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. ...

Apr 29, 2025 in Computer Sciences
Medical Xpress / Left or right arm? New research reveals why vaccination site matters for immune response

Sydney scientists have revealed why receiving a booster vaccine in the same arm as your first dose can generate a more effective immune response more quickly. The study, led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and ...

Apr 28, 2025 in Immunology
Medical Xpress / Cancer-linked proteins have different functions in neurodevelopmental disorders, study finds

Some proteins in human cells that are implicated in cancer also have causal roles in neurodevelopmental disorders, raising the possibility of repurposing targeted cancer therapies to help address neurodevelopmental diseases.

Apr 29, 2025 in Genetics