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Medical Xpress / Wildfire smoke exposure tied to 24,000 deaths annually, study finds
Wildfires are growing larger, lasting longer and happening more often as the climate warms—but the toll from their toxic smoke, especially from long-term exposure, remains poorly understood.
Medical Xpress / Healthy dietary change could support adolescent mental health
A study led by researchers at Swansea University suggests that dietary patterns may play a role in adolescent mental health, and sets out a detailed research roadmap to better understand this relationship. The review examined ...
Medical Xpress / Help for adults addicted to social media and internet gaming
James Cook University researchers have taken a deeper dive into the complexities of human personality traits and addiction in adults, revealing new insights to help with social media addiction and internet gaming disorder. ...
Medical Xpress / Early TB treatment cuts HIV-related sepsis deaths by 23%, trial finds
Sepsis is a leading global cause of hospital deaths, occurring when the body's response to infection damages tissue and causes organs to fail. Africa bears the world's highest burden of sepsis, with an estimated 48 million ...
Medical Xpress / Our study shows younger siblings spend more time on screens than big sisters and brothers
Where kids are born in a family can be important. But it is not just about who gets more grown-up privileges or parental pressure.
Medical Xpress / Survey suggests link between chatbot dependency and depression
People who frequently consult artificial intelligence outside work could be more prone to depressive symptoms than others, according to a team of researchers led by doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital and Weill Cornell ...
Tech Xplore / Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum
You are not invited to join the latest social media platform that has the internet talking. In fact, no humans are, unless you can hijack the site and roleplay as AI, as some appear to be doing.
Medical Xpress / What HSV-1 does inside the nucleus, and why it may aid early diagnosis
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), in cooperation with national and international research groups, have shown that DNA viruses infect cells and take over the host cell nucleus, inducing dramatic structural ...
Medical Xpress / US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
U.S. births fell a little in 2025, according to newly posted provisional data.
Medical Xpress / Q&A: American Heart Month spotlights heart disease risks, including 'silent' high blood pressure
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. February is American Heart Month, established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to encourage Americans to prioritize and protect their heart health.
Medical Xpress / Stroke drug loberamisal may boost recovery when started within 48 hours
Stroke patients treated intravenously with loberamisal, a novel neuroprotective medication, daily for 10 days and starting within 48 hours of stroke symptoms, had better recovery than patients who received a placebo, according ...
Phys.org / Saving seagrass and French oysters: Fresh solutions breathe new life into Europe's coastal areas
European coastal areas are under increasing pressure. Researchers are investigating ways to reverse this trend and help communities adapt to climate change. From Arctic fjords to Mediterranean seagrass meadows, centuries ...
