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Medical Xpress / Frozen blueberry recall issued across four states for Listeria

Close to 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries have been recalled after testing raised concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

15 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Shark deterrents found to reduce fisheries loss

In a world-first discovery, researchers have found an electrical shark deterrent used at Cocos (Keeling) Islands was effective at reducing the number of fish taken off fishing hooks by sharks—a process known as depredation. ...

15 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Major study finds strong link between cannabis, anxiety and depression

An analysis of 35,000 Canadians shows that rising cannabis use and worsening mental-health symptoms are increasingly appearing together, with the connection between the two strengthening over time. The study, led by McMaster ...

15 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / 20 billion galaxies: New survey of the sky will reveal the universe in unprecedented detail

When you look up at the night sky, it appears unchanging. But if you look deep enough you will find that the sky is in fact constantly shifting. Satellites, asteroids and interstellar objects pass by. Stars not only shine ...

19 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / A-fib occurs frequently in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing stem cell transplant

Among patients with multiple myeloma (MM) undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), atrial fibrillation (AF) is a frequent and high-risk complication, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JACC: CardioOncology.

14 hours ago in Cardiology
Phys.org / New system cuts nitrogen, phosphorus in farm drainage

Scientists have developed a new edge-of-field water-treatment system that reduces the load of excess nutrients washing into waterways from farm drainage systems. Their method combines a woodchip bioreactor with a two-step ...

16 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Brown recluse spiders rare in Florida and reluctant to bite, study finds

A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby Cassill challenges long-standing assumptions about the brown recluse spider, finding the species is ...

16 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Some infant formula fats may contribute to early liver disease

Certain fats used in some infant formulas may strain the developing liver and contribute to early signs of steatotic liver disease, according to a new study led by researchers in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and ...

15 hours ago in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / A promising new drug for an invasive type of breast cancer

EPFL researchers have developed preclinical models for invasive lobular carcinoma and trialed a new drug. It slows tumor growth effectively by targeting specific features of the disease and opening the door to future clinical ...

16 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Challenging assumptions behind Africa's Green Revolution efforts and calls for farmer-centered development models

A new study examining small-scale farming in Tanzania argues that major agricultural development initiatives, including the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), are built on flawed assumptions about how rural ...

16 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / New study highlights the importance of careful multiple-choice question construction

Medical, dental and master's students in biomedical sciences frequently take standardized, multiple-choice question tests to assess their foundational knowledge. Reasons for its widespread use include reliability, efficiency, ...

17 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Bypassing the closest surgical site for urgent care is tied to worse outcomes

For patients requiring urgent and emergent surgery, bypassing the nearest surgical hospital (NSH) is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in the Journal of the American College ...

14 hours ago in Surgery