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Medical Xpress / Internal body awareness does not predict mental health, study finds

The human brain continuously receives information from inside the body that helps detect physical needs and emotional states, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, hunger, thirst, pain and body temperature. Its ...

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Farm-based nanopore sequencing study reports reliable genetic testing results

Fast, on-farm genetic testing for cattle is practical and achievable for northern producers, according to University of Queensland research. In partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia and the Department of Primary Industries, ...

Aug 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Could it be the season of explosive diarrhea? Recalled lettuce is off shelves, but cyclospora cases keep rising

The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet infections continue.

Aug 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Novel drug shows promise in an early phase trial in heart failure

The oral relaxin agonist AZD5462 improved cardiac function in patients with chronic heart failure, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2026 and published simultaneously in Circulation.

Aug 31, 2026
Tech Xplore / Apple CEO Tim Cook gives nod to founder Steve Jobs in final memo

Apple's chief executive Tim Cook bid farewell to the tech giant on Monday, paying tribute to founder Steve Jobs and praising staff as "extraordinary" as he passed the baton to incoming CEO John Ternus.

Aug 31, 2026
Phys.org / Nepal‑Tibet disaster linked to climate change—a glaciologist explains

The cause of the huge floods and debris flow on the border between Nepal and Tibet, which have caused hundreds of deaths, appears to have been an ice avalanche—the result of a huge piece of a glacier collapsing and cascading ...

Aug 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Male sex hormones may protect lungs from asthma by boosting nerve connections

The differences in male and female sex hormones are most evident during growth, puberty and reproduction, when they help shape how the body develops and functions. Beyond their more visible effects, these chemical messengers ...

Aug 26, 2026
Phys.org / How everyday household tasks impact relationships

The physical, cognitive and emotional loads of running a household should be recognized when examining the health of a couple's relationship, new research has found. A University of Queensland study examined the "tri-load" ...

Aug 29, 2026
Phys.org / Nano-sandwich photocathode improves solar conversion of CO₂ into ethanol

Czech researchers at Charles University in Prague, led by Pavla Eliášová, have developed an advanced photocathode that helps convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into pure ethanol using sunlight. The new technology solves ...

Aug 29, 2026
Phys.org / Takeaway cups may be releasing microplastics into your coffee

Single-use paper cups used for takeout coffee and other beverages release millions of microplastic particles when exposed to hot liquid, University of Queensland researchers have found.

Aug 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Left atrial appendage closure during open-heart surgery only beneficial for high-risk patients

Results do not support routine closure of the left atrial appendage in all patients undergoing open-heart surgery, but those at high stroke risk may benefit. This was the main conclusion of the LAACS-2 trial presented in ...

Aug 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Targeted lead placement is no better than standard placement in cardiac resynchronization therapy

Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2026 ...

Aug 31, 2026