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Medical Xpress / Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers
In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it's 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world.
Medical Xpress / More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year. Survival depends on more than avoiding smoking
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023—the latest data that has been reported. That number reflects not just the effects of smoking, but a broader set of medical ...
Phys.org / Global supply chains cause environmental harm, but they can help repair it too
The COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to how central supply chains are to the global economy. It also exposed the human rights abuses that can occur up and down supply chains before goods arrive in our hands.
Phys.org / Rare ribosome tweak in E. coli reveals possible antibiotic target
Storing genetic material as DNA or RNA is all well and good for life on Earth, but it would be entirely pointless if we couldn't do anything with it. To use our genetic blueprints, all organisms need to translate the message ...
Tech Xplore / Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can't just change the locks
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned her face. Whether the system is checking for shoplifters or simply logging ...
Medical Xpress / Rape, sexual assault and long‑term chronic health issues: Our new study
Global figures estimate that around one in six women will experience sexual assault during their lifetime. These figures are not only high but also extremely concerning, given that sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience ...
Medical Xpress / Mail-in test for colorectal cancer could help community health centers increase screening
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States and disproportionately impacts people who receive care in under-resourced settings. Fortunately, several effective screening tests ...
Medical Xpress / Group averages obscure how an individual's brain controls behavior, study finds
Studying cognition by averaging data from many people's brain scans hides how individuals use their brains, new Stanford Medicine research has shown. In particular, children who struggle with goal-oriented tasks show distinct ...
Phys.org / Passive acoustic monitoring reveals new insights on foraging activity of Hector's dolphins
Monitoring the sounds of an endangered dolphin species may provide clues to ensuring their survival, a new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study shows. Published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater ...
Tech Xplore / Why some hot-running parts last longer: Rotating expansion strengthens superalloy holes where cracks start
A longstanding challenge in materials engineering has been how to extend the fatigue life of critical nickel-based superalloy structures (e.g., Inconel 718) that contain holes. These hole structures, commonly used for bolts ...
Medical Xpress / The truth about cats and dogs and the links between pet attachment and mental health
Pets aren't just mere companions, they play an active role in improving their owners' well-being. But what does this connection tell us about our lifestyles? A recent study by the National Veterinary School of Toulouse has ...
Tech Xplore / Amazon touts a 'major expansion' with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosen
Amazon announced what it called a "major expansion" of its partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Tuesday, a day after the artificial intelligence company said it was loosening its ties to longtime backer Microsoft.
