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Phys.org / An unrelenting tule fog

An atmospheric phenomenon occurring over much of California was unmistakable in satellite imagery in late autumn 2025. Fog stretching some 400 miles (640 kilometers) across the state's Central Valley appeared day after day ...

23 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Arctic plunge to bring sub-zero temps and snow; take extra care to stay heart healthy

A significant Arctic blast expected to hit the U.S. starting later this week will bring the coldest air of the season, dangerous wind, heavy snow—and the risk of heart issues—to those living in communities from the Great ...

20 hours ago in Health
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.

21 hours ago in Health
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 ...

21 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Jigsaw puzzles help make mathematics learning more active and fun

Holidays bring celebration, rest and, for many families, long stretches of indoor time. For some, this means tabletop games quickly reappear on kitchen tables. Games provide opportunities for learning mathematics actively.

23 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Chewable supplements help improve bone density of adolescents with HIV, clinical trial finds

Giving adolescents living with HIV high-dose Vitamin D and calcium supplements can help improve their bone density and reduce the risk of fractures, a new study suggests.

20 hours ago in HIV & AIDS
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.

20 hours ago in Gerontology & Geriatrics
Phys.org / Songbirds swap colorful plumage genes across species lines among their evolutionary neighbors

People typically think about evolution as a linear process where, within a species, the classic adage of "survival of the fittest" is constantly at play. New DNA mutations arise and get passed from parents to offspring. If ...

23 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

21 hours ago in Genetics
Medical Xpress / AI can help primary care clinics spot risky drinking habits

On any given day in a busy primary care clinic, doctors and others often ask patients about their alcohol use, and try to gauge if it falls into healthy or problematic range.

20 hours ago in Addiction
Phys.org / Global Rights Project report spotlights continued troubling trends in worldwide inhumane treatment

Global human rights are in decline according to the findings of a recent study by researchers at the University of Rhode Island's Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies.

23 hours ago in Other Sciences
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 ...

22 hours ago in Health