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Phys.org / Bisexual individuals experience greater loneliness than homosexuals and heterosexuals, study suggests

According to an EHU study, lack of social support leads to increased loneliness of bisexual people. The work by Garikoitz Azkona of the Psychobiology group explored the relationship between sexual orientation and loneliness. ...

15 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Autonomy and intrinsic sense of control linked to drinking behaviors and alcohol consequences

Individuals' autonomy and sense of control are associated with the quantity and frequency of their alcohol consumption and its consequences, according to a new study examining latent self-determined motivational profiles ...

18 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / A taste of the sea: Comparing five edible seaweeds

Researchers at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) and the University of Bremen have studied the nutritional value of five edible seaweed species, including some lesser-known algae, and examined their potential ...

18 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Steep rise in alcohol-related liver disease contributing to 'deaths of despair' phenomenon, study warns

A striking rise in deaths from alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is disproportionately impacting people without a college degree, flagging the heightened risk facing economically disadvantaged groups. That said, almost ...

18 hours ago in Addiction
Phys.org / New species of begonia found in Guangxi, China

The mega genus Begonia (Begoniaceae) is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. It is one of the largest plant genera in the world with over 2,100 species. In China, the number of Begonia species has increased ...

18 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Negative consequences do not deter young adults from using alcohol and cannabis together, study finds

Young adults who experience negative consequences from using both alcohol and cannabis simultaneously are likely to have fewer drinks the next time they drink, but are more likely to use cannabis and alcohol together.

18 hours ago in Addiction
Medical Xpress / Point-of-care rapid tests can improve screening for latent tuberculosis

A new test shows promising results for detecting latent tuberculosis infection in resource-limited settings. This is according to a study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Tech Xplore / Human washing machine goes on sale in Japan

After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokesperson said Friday.

21 hours ago in Consumer & Gadgets
Medical Xpress / Potential new second-line option for advanced biliary tract cancer identified

Biliary tract cancers, including intrahepatic, perihilar, and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are among the most aggressive gastrointestinal malignancies. Treatment options remain limited once the ...

18 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Reducing alcohol use may reduce falls risk in people with mild cognitive impairment

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who drink heavily may be at higher risk for falls than those with MCI who do not have alcohol use disorder. A preliminary study of adults published in Alcohol: Clinical and ...

18 hours ago in Addiction
Medical Xpress / Histotripsy: How sound waves could impact tumor treatment

For anyone facing cancer, the treatment options can feel brutally familiar: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of them all. But a new approach is beginning to offer something very different. By using nothing ...

18 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Cognitive decline common after treatment for slow-growing brain tumors, study finds

Slow-growing brain tumors, known as IDH mutated gliomas, have a relatively good prognosis. Treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, a recent study, published in the journal Neuro-Oncology, shows ...

18 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer