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Phys.org / When climate risk hits home, people listen: Local details can enhance disaster preparedness messaging

A subtle change in how climate risk is communicated—mentioning a person's local area—can significantly increase attention to disaster preparedness messages, according to a new study by researchers at the Stockholm School ...

7 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Most people struggle to meet recommended sleep and physical activity targets: Getting rest is better, says study

Getting enough sleep and staying active are two of the most important things we can do for our health, but new research shows that most people struggle to achieve both, and that sleep may hold the key to moving more.

7 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Teen video game addiction is rising—here's what families should know

Excessive gaming disrupts teens' sleep, school, and social lives. An expert from Stanford's Youth Recovery Clinic shares insights to promote healthier gaming habits.

2 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Fermentation makes ocean greens more palatable

Seaweed has long been praised as a sustainable superfood, but its characteristic "fishy" flavor has been a barrier for many Western consumers. Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that fermentation with ...

3 hours ago in Biology
Tech Xplore / A softer image of AI? Google-backed film aims to change the narrative

A man mourns the loss of his dead celebrity mom, who unexpectedly appears before him as a hologram in his childhood home, singing and strumming a guitar.

4 hours ago in Business
Medical Xpress / Potentially life-threatening medicine interactions combated with new database

A comprehensive webpage-based database, named as IMgateway, currently offers rigorous, evidence-based information on the integration of complementary and conventional medicine but has lacked data on Chinese herbal medicines—until ...

2 hours ago in Medications
Tech Xplore / Acoustic waves act like tiny hands to move objects thanks to a new chip

Acoustic waves are best known as the invisible delivery agents bringing voices, car horns, or our favorite song to our ears. But the waves can also move physical objects, like an item vibrating atop a concert speaker—offering ...

Medical Xpress / Depression increases epilepsy risk, makes it harder to treat

People with depression have a more than doubled risk of developing epilepsy, a new study says.

4 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Polio survivors share insight on importance of vaccines in new research

Wearing masks, avoiding large gatherings, shutting down schools—those scenes might sound familiar to anyone who experienced the most recent global pandemic.

2 hours ago in Vaccination
Medical Xpress / Men and women may need different medications to avoid broken bones

A new international study published in Osteoporosis International and led by Monash's Center for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) has investigated the risks of a second hip fracture, subsequent fractures, and death in people ...

3 hours ago in Medications
Medical Xpress / Continuous and fixed-duration treatments result in similar outcomes for chronic lymphocytic leukemia

According to a new trial, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) show comparable outcomes whether they receive a single-agent treatment indefinitely or a combination treatment for a fixed period of time.

2 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Study explores AI-enhanced wearable devices for Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

Artificial intelligence-enhanced wearable devices, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), have dramatically improved the ability of people with diabetes and even prediabetes to better understand and control their blood ...

2 hours ago in Diabetes