Technology use may keep older adults healthier
Older adults who use smartphones and computers are more socially engaged than their less tech-savvy peers, according to new UGA research.| UGA Today
Older adults who use smartphones and computers are more socially engaged than their less tech-savvy peers, according to new UGA research.| UGA Today
It's like an e-bike for your feet. The post Nike’s New Sneaker Contains an Exoskeleton to Boost Your Leg Performance appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
Doing alright there, man? The post Dr. Oz Crashes Out Trying to Explain How Trump Cut Drug Prices by by “1,500 Percent,” Which Would Mean People Were Being Paid to Take Drugs appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
Skibidi rizz, folks! The post Training AI on “Brain Rot” Content Causes Lasting Cognitive Damage, New Paper Finds appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
“It’s changed my marriage.” The post Women Are Getting on Testosterone and They Say It’s Absolutely Awesome appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
"This is absolutely sickening." The post OpenAI Makes Bizarre Demand of Family Whose Son Was Allegedly Killed by ChatGPT appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
That's pretty gross. The post Google Locks Down Manhattan Campus Due to Bed Bug Infestation appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
"We expect to prove to a jury that OpenAI's decisions to degrade the safety of its products were made with full knowledge that they would lead to innocent deaths." The post OpenAI Faces New Allegations in Teen’s Death appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
Biomedical engineer Erika Moore investigates diseases that disproportionately affect women of color.| Science News
Using a scratch-and-sniff test, researchers discovered that smell loss after COVID-19 may linger for more than two years.| Science News
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes samples from every dairy farm in the state to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among cattle.| UW–Madison News – UW–Madison
Using fruit flies, scientists are investigating the genetic drivers of the rare but aggressive tumor.| UW–Madison News – UW–Madison
…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.| Harvard Magazine
When students spend just nine minutes doing high-intensity interval exercises, their brains can work more efficiently, new data show.| Science News Explores
A floss-based solution may one day allow people to give themselves vaccines — no injection needed.| Science News Explores
Our 79-year-old commander in chief, folks. The post President Trump Posts AI Video of Himself Spraying Explosive Diarrhea on Peaceful Protestors appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
A new study exposes how GLP-1s impact alcohol intake. The post Doctors Just Found Something Fascinating About What Happens When You Drink on Ozempic appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
A chatbot doesn't care if you live, die or become an addict. The post Reddit’s AI Suggests That People Suffering Chronic Pain Try Opioids appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
A Texas judge upheld Medicare ratings, costing Humana billions in bonuses.| Legal Reader
Uh oh. The post Tech Bros Have Been Accidentally Poisoning Themselves With Severe Brain Toxins for Years appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
While promoting weight loss, popular high-fat diets like keto could unintentionally feed tumors and worsen outcomes for breast cancer patients or survivors with obesity| @theU
PapB 'ties off' peptides, paving way for stronger, longer-lasting versions of medications used to treat obesity and diabetes.| @theU
Researchers—with the help of AI—can now pinpoint the moment that a brain makes a decision.| attheu.utah.edu
US president Donald Trump has received multiple vaccines -- while his allies and appointees continue to rage against them.| Futurism
Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer The post Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis appeared first on Cancer Research UK - Cancer News.| Cancer Research UK – Cancer News
Binge eating disorder (BED) and substance use disorders (SUD) are characterised by maladaptive responses in the reward system of the brain. Dr Mary C Olmstead at Queen’s University, Canada, and Dr [...] Read More... from Unravelling the links between substance use and binge-like eating disorders The post <strong>Unravelling the links between substance use and binge-like eating disorders</strong> appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
Neonatal encephalopathy is damage to the brain caused by the disruption of its blood supply before and during childbirth and other reasons such as prematurity and maternal-foetal infection. It can [...] Read More... from Understanding neonatal brain injury proteinopathy: Implications for adult-onset neurodegenerative disease The post <strong>Understanding neonatal brain injury proteinopathy: </strong> Implications for adult-onset neurodegenerative disease appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
Psychotropic medications are used to treat mental health conditions by regulating the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. In children, they are often used to treat behavioural issues including [...] Read More... from Psychotropic medications for behavioural disorders in children: Are we getting it right? The post <strong>Psychotropic medications for behavioural disorders in children:</strong> Are we getting it right? appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
Glycan (sugar)-binding lectin-type receptors on immune cells have the potential to serve as therapeutic targets. However, many of these receptors are not targeted because of a lack of suitable binding [...] Read More... from Glycomimetic peptides as powerful anti-inflammatory treatments The post Glycomimetic peptides as powerful anti-inflammatory treatments appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
Levels of stress and worry have increased globally in recent years. This emotional strain paired with workplace pressures can negatively affect employee wellbeing and be detrimental to an organization’s performance. [...] Read More... from Meditation Without Expectations™: A novel meditation program The post <strong>Meditation Without Expectations™:</strong> A novel meditation program appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
The study of the gut microbiome, which is the total of all the microbes living in the intestines, has been shown to not only play an important role in the [...] Read More... from Nivolumab against lung cancer: How is the gut–lung axis involved? The post <strong>Nivolumab against lung cancer:</strong> How is the gut–lung axis involved? appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
Joint manipulation, a manual technique used to decrease pain and improve joint mobility in physical therapy, is often accompanied by audible pops called joint manipulation sounds. Practitioners and patients tend [...] Read More... from Do joint manipulation sounds make a difference in physical therapy outcomes? The post <strong>Do joint manipulation sounds make a difference in physical therapy outcomes?</strong> appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
Shimon Sakaguchi won for discovering T-reg immune cells. Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell won for showing the cells’ role in autoimmune disease.| Science News Explores
We’re thrilled to announce the launch the Behavioral Economics Institute (BEI)—a global hub that brings together behavioral science, data, and behavioral intelligence to turn knowledge into action. The BEI will help organizations move beyond fragmented data and insights to build strategies that create both business value and societal impact. With a global community of over| Behavioral Economics Institute | BehavioralEconomics.com
A recognized trailblazer in heart surgery, Nelson was an alum of the U and led the school’s cardiothoracic program for nearly 20 years.| attheu.utah.edu
It activates parts of the brain that detect threats and boosts the activity of at least one type of immune cell.| Science News Explores
Our analysis of Faster Diagnosis Standard data shows that the NHS is only diagnosing half of cancers on time after urgent referrals.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
New research reveals the scale of junk food promotion on social media, and the urgent need to protect young people online.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Get the latest updates on cancer waiting times in England, and what it means for people with cancer, from Cancer Research UK| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Incoming refugees face very high levels of food insecurity.| attheu.utah.edu
The genetically modified lung remained viable for nine days, but the recipient’s immune responses need more research, scientists say.| Science News
Opinion | Simplistic debates about the drugs obscure the complex dynamics of how psychic pain is understood and treated.| Undark Magazine
According to research published in the upcoming edition of Annals of Surgery, US amputation rates have steadily increased since 2010. What’s contributing to the trend, and what (if anything) can be done about it? The post Why Are Amputation Rates on the Rise? appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
Healthcare clinicians are already using artificial intelligence to guide decisions related to limb loss. And their reliance on AI is sure to keep growing, according to a new study.| Amplitude
Thomas Schlich and Bruno J. Strasser— In May 2024 at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., recalled that, during the pandemic, he was asked whether... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Pushing the economy forward: Together with public and private sector partners, UBC and its researchers are fuelling job creation and solving real-world challenges When Dr. Pieter Cullis arrived at UBC as an undergraduate physics student in 1964, he had no idea he would one day help develop a scientific breakthrough…| UBC News
The state is at the forefront of changes to vaccination policy — and for public health more broadly. What does that frontier look like?| Undark Magazine
Ah, the 18th century: a time of powdered wigs, elegance, perfumes, and… questionable personal hygiene? It’s easy for us modern folk—with our rain showers, scented soaps, and expensive bath bombs—to scoff at the idea of physical cleanliness back then. But was personal hygiene in the late 18th century really as dreadful as it seems? Let’s take a look at the changing ideas about taking a bath, the related technical progress, and how one might soak in style during Jane Austen’s day.| Regency Explorer
Studies suggest that people who had seasonal flus or vaccinations have low antibody levels against H5N1 bird flu.| Science News
It's impossible to say for sure how the new round of tariffs will affect amputees. But after gathering some intel from informed medical and O&P industry sources, we can offer a few educated guesses. The post How Will Tariffs Affect the Limb-Loss Community? appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
Most amputees don’t have a trusted relative or friend who’s been through osseointegration. So Tony Cappelletti decided to document his own OI experience and provide a patient’s-eye view. The post He’s Sharing His Osseointegration Surgery on YouTube appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
Millions of Americans skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation and suffer adverse health outcomes as a result. What role does this dynamic play in causing limb loss? The post Can Public Transit Reduce Amputation Rates? appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
In a perfect world, amputees’ unaffected limbs would be exempt from bruises, sprains, strains, and breaks. But minor injuries do happen, and they can cause major disruptions in an amputee’s life.| Amplitude
From every possible angle, researchers across the College of Letters & Science are focused on critical topics that will change the way the world looks at medicine, health policy and personal wellness.| Letters & Science
Our CaPP3 trial has found the best dose of aspirin for preventing bowel cancer. It should help more people benefit from the drug.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
People who are six months overdue for cervical screening in England will soon be offered self-sampling kits they can use at home.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Our Cervical Cancer Elimination Planning Tool helps find the best way to use screening, vaccination and treatment to stop cervical cancer.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
On the latest podcast episode, Sophie explores the cancer treatment, radiotherapy and hears Nevo's personal cancer experience.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
We explain NHS England's move to invite people for cervical screening every five years instead of every three years.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
On the latest podcast episode, Sophie explores how we can stay safe in the sun and why sunbeds are making an alarming comeback in younger generations.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
A structured exercise programme cut people's risk of death after colon cancer treatment by more than a third in our CHALLENGE trial.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
University of Georgia Center for Food Safety researcher Issmat Kassem has dedicated nearly two decades to studying antimicrobial resistance, identified by the World Health Organization as a top-10 public health threat to humanity. Kassem was recently recognized as a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar for his research studying antimicrobial resistance in water and food.| cultivate.caes.uga.edu
How bold moves in COVID-19’s early days are powering new possibilities five years later.| Michigan Engineering News
Today, Senedd Members voted to bring in new laws to help make it easier to choose healthier food and drink options in Wales.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
A new study that we funded has revealed that smoking rates have fallen more quickly in the North of England compared to other regions.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Our new report, shows that cancer death rates are nearly 60% higher for people living in the most deprived areas of the UK| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
In 2024, 74,000 cancer patients didn’t start their treatment on time. That's enough people to fill the O2 arena almost four times over.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Joel P. Christensen— Social media was abuzz with rumor and speculation in the run-up to the November 2024 U.S. presidential election. When hurricanes Helene and Milton struck the southeastern United... READ MORE| Yale University Press
In our trial, sodium thiosulfate (Pedmarqsi) almost halved the proportion of children and teens who lost any hearing after chemotherapy.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
NHS England's bowel cancer screening is expanding to 50 and 52-year-olds. Everyone 50 to 74 will now receive a FIT kit every two years.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
New analysis has shown that around 89,800 cancer cases have been detected by the three screening programmes in England in the last five years| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
To end the year, we want to highlight some of our biggest stories of 2024, including big advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Some of the biggest increases in rates of early-onset bowel cancer are happening in England, according to the "new global map for the topic".| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Cancer screening saves thousands of lives each year. Here are our top tips for making the screening process just a little bit easier.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
BEST4 will give 120,000 people with chronic heartburn a pill-on-a-thread test. It could lead to a new oesophageal cancer screening programme.| Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Influential studies from the VA St. Louis take a broad view of long Covid. Not every expert agrees with the approach.| Undark Magazine
M. Jan Holton— The recent Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson determines that the rights for persons without home to sleep in public without fine or arrest, even... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Niclosamide blocks the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into the human system, offering an alternate target to treat SARS-CoV-2 infection.| Research Features
Developing early diagnosis and improving patient outcomes in pancreatic cancer using exosome detection in blood plasma.| Research Features
Predicting outcomes for head and neck cancer following postoperative radiotherapy treatment in Canada.| Research Features
Scientists are debating whether microscopic blood clots are responsible for the wide range of symptoms in long Covid.| Undark Magazine
Scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) have published new evidence that shows changes in brain network patterns that occur in early-stage Alzheimer’s disease differ from those associated with normal aging. The findings, published Nov. 15 in The Journal of Neuroscience, also show that the impact of Alzheimer’s on [...]Read More...| News Center
Dr. P.C. Dave P. Dingal uses zebrafish to understand how developmental signaling is coordinated in animal embryos. Zebrafish are ideal models for observing signaling proteins because of their similarity with the human genome and their size. A University of Texas at Dallas bioengineer has developed synthetic enzymes that can control the behavior of the signaling [...]Read More...| News Center
