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Medical Xpress / Q&A: Touted as non-contact, flag football is still a game of hard knocks
Pigskin passers are invading athletic fields once dominated by soccer and lacrosse teams. But these blitzers aren't suited up like gladiators.
Phys.org / 'Command center' cell that orchestrates tooth root formation discovered
Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly in the jawbone beneath the gums. Eating, speaking, and maintaining the shape of the face—teeth ...
Medical Xpress / Red blood cell changes may explain link between long-term diabetes and vascular damage
The longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Diabetes, shows that changes in red blood cells may be an important ...
Phys.org / Himalayan balsam's damaging impact on rivers revealed in new study
Pioneering University of Stirling-led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems.
Medical Xpress / Health issues linked to cosmetic jab complications
Patients with chronic illnesses face a significantly higher risk of complications from cosmetic botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, according to a major UK study.
Medical Xpress / New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served as the cornerstone of nutrition policy for almost ...
Phys.org / Pets suffer in extreme heat: Animal welfare expert explains how we can help them
The multi-day heat wave conditions have arrived this summer, with temperatures soaring past 45°C in some regions. While we may head to shopping centers or cinemas to stay comfortable, we need to consider the heat impacts ...
Medical Xpress / New wearable makes measuring heart rate of unborn baby at home more comfortable
A new wearable technology could change how unborn babies are monitored at home. Ph.D. researcher Yijing Zhang (Department of Electrical Engineering) has developed a comfortable, portable garment that allows pregnant women ...
Tech Xplore / Neutrons dive deep to help protect US nuclear submarines
America's national security relies in part on the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered submarines, which can operate more than 800 feet below the ocean's surface. At such dark, unforgiving depths, the crew's survival depends on the ...
Phys.org / When bushfires make their own weather
Bushfires are strongly driven by weather: hot, dry and windy conditions can combine to create the perfect environment for flames to spread across the landscape.
Tech Xplore / With inverters, an island adapts to changing physics of power grids
Kauai, one of the most remote islands of Hawaii, stands steady among the timeless crash of ocean waves. Electric waves, however, almost crashed Kauai's power system in an instant.
Medical Xpress / Time of day of cardiac surgery likely influences postoperative outcomes, study finds
Heart surgery beginning in the late morning is linked to a modest increase in cardiovascular mortality when compared to other times of the day, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Manchester.
