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Medical Xpress / New sunscreen ingredient could soon be allowed in the US
Americans may soon have access to a new sunscreen ingredient already used around the world.
Medical Xpress / Many older Americans don't see themselves as disabled, survey finds
Americans may be getting older and need help doing things that were once routine, but a new survey finds only a fraction of seniors see themselves as having a disability.
Phys.org / German adults outperform international peers in complex problem-solving tasks, study finds
Adults in Germany are better than the international average at coping with problems in new and complex situations. However, this adaptive problem-solving skill depends more heavily on sociodemographic characteristics than ...
Medical Xpress / Get to know your microbiome: It can improve gut health and more, expert explains
Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But what about your gut microbiome? Taking steps to protect and improve it can benefit digestive health ...
Medical Xpress / FDA approves cochlear implants for children as young as 7 months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for MED-EL (Medical Electronics) cochlear implants for children ages 7 months and older with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).
Phys.org / Droughts are lasting longer across Australia, study shows
Droughts are lasting longer in Australia, particularly in some of our most populated regions, UNSW scientists have shown.
Phys.org / Injection method critical to controlling Crown-of-thorns starfish, finds study
JCU Professor of Marine Biology Morgan Pratchett has published new research in Biology demonstrating the best injection method to kill the problematic Crown-of-thorns starfish and prevent them from spawning.
Phys.org / Laughing about science more important than ever: Ig Nobel founder
With science increasingly coming under attack, using humor as a way to get people interested in scientific research is more important than ever, the founder of the satirical Ig Nobel prizes said.
Phys.org / Swedish freshwater bacteria reveal lost genes and unexpected photosynthesis abilities
Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a small group of species, mostly studied for their roles in human health.
Medical Xpress / Cannabis use not a barrier to quitting nicotine vaping, clinical trial finds
Adolescent and young adult nicotine vaping has become an urgent public health concern, as 2024 marked the first year that nicotine vaping was the most initiated drug. Though vaping is the most common way young people use ...
Medical Xpress / The role of enhancer regions in psychiatric illness: Study explores genetic risk factors
In a study published in Genome Research, a team of researchers, including Cornell College Assistant Professor of Biology Sophie Gillett, looked at regions of human genetic code that are known for harboring risk factors for ...
Phys.org / Hidden patterns of isolation and segregation found in all American cities
A comprehensive analysis of 383 U.S. cities reveals a striking pattern: most have rings of isolation in suburban areas and segregated pockets near the urban core, that are shaped by race, wealth, and proximity to downtown, ...
