A new study highlights the negative consequences of yo-yo dieting, including shame, body dissatisfaction, and stress. Participants reported engaging in disordered behaviors to lose weight, only to regain it and feel worse about themselves.
A University of Houston optometry researcher has warned against using low-level red light therapy for myopia in children due to potential retinal damage. The therapy, which involves prolonged exposure to a red light-emitting instrument, can put the retina at risk of photochemical and thermal damage.
Liquid biopsies have the potential to monitor therapy success and predict tumor recurrence in high-risk neuroblastoma patients. The MONALISA project aims to establish liquid biopsies as a standard procedure for monitoring relapsed neuroblastoma, offering hope for improved personalized medicine.
The Sound Check study found nearly 38 million Americans suffer from bilateral hearing loss, with rural areas having the highest rates. The study's map shows that occupational exposure to noise in retail and restaurant settings contributes to hearing loss, especially at age 35.
Researchers from PolyU develop a durable, highly selective and energy-efficient CO2 electroreduction system that converts CO2 into ethylene for industrial purposes. The APMA system achieves high specificity of 50% and operates for over 1,000 hours at an industrial-level current of 10A.
A new technique accurately describes high-dimensional data using lower-dimensional smooth structures, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods. The approach achieves cutting-edge estimation accuracy and convergence rates while enhancing computational efficiency through GANs.
A study of 600,000 individuals from 113 countries found no significant difference in attitudes towards work based on generation. Instead, age and life stage appear to play a greater role in shaping responses.
Researchers found that Ti substitution improves oxidation resistance by creating a complex oxide layer structure with crystalline oxycarbides and HfO2. A 30%-40% Ti substitution provides the best enhancement of oxidation resistance.
Researchers developed a new enzyme that uses formamides as a substrate for biocatalysis, achieving equivalent or slightly better results than traditional formate-based systems. The enzyme converts formamides into NADPH, producing CO2 as a waste product and opening up new possibilities for asymmetric reductive amination.
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences have developed a new imaging technique that can detect pancreatic cancer cells approximately 10 times more magnificently than current options. The approach combines contrast agent recognition with Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography, enabling real-time detection and surgery pl...
Researchers at Rice University have discovered a new material that exhibits both quantum correlations and geometric frustration, resulting in a unique flat band structure. This finding provides empirical evidence of the effect in a 3D material and has implications for understanding exotic features in materials science.
A study published in Brain Injury found that processing speed deficits significantly impair delayed verbal recall and overall memory in people with acquired brain injuries. Researchers recommend cognitive rehabilitation techniques to improve processing speed and enhance quality of life.
A study found a link between a variant in the SYCE2 gene and an increased risk of pregnancy loss. The variant affects chromosomal recombination, which is essential for meiosis and reproduction. The study involved over 114,000 women from Iceland, Denmark, and other countries.
Scientists mapped genetic blueprints for 51 vertebrate species, including cats, dolphins, and birds, using novel algorithms and computer software. This discovery has huge implications for understanding human health and evolution, as it allows researchers to compare complete genomes and identify DNA sequence divergence.
Wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and UC Riverside student Phillip Sternes observed a 5-foot-long pure-white shark pup shedding its embryonic layer. The location off central California's coast is proposed as a potential great white breeding ground, which could help protect endangered species.
Researchers decoded the complex gene regulatory network governing secondary cell wall formation, highlighting its role in diverse structures. The study reveals a multilayered network with dynamic control, shedding light on environmental fluctuations and post-transcriptional modifications.
A new study found that Hispanic adults had the highest proportion of hypertension-related telehealth visits, while those with lower levels of hypertension awareness and treatment received more in-person visits. Telehealth use increased among Medicaid recipients regardless of race or ethnicity during the pandemic.
Researchers found that buprenorphine was associated with a slightly lower risk of malformations overall compared to methadone, with an 18% reduction in relative risk. Both therapies are strongly recommended over untreated opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
While some tree-planting organizations have shown improvement in community involvement and addressing drivers of deforestation, many still lack transparency and long-term planning. Researchers found that only 70% of organizations report monitoring data and 10% commit to project maintenance beyond 10 years.
A recent study published in BMC Medicine found that higher maternal body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of several pregnancy complications, including high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia. However, being overweight also has a lower risk of anaemia during pregnancy and low birthweight babies. The research used mul...
Researchers created a thermoelectric-piezoelectric hybrid energy harvester to overcome limitations of single-mode devices. The system successfully powers commercial IoT sensors without battery replacement, demonstrating its potential in industrial and construction environments.
Researchers developed a vibronic superexchange interaction between Co(Cp)2 molecules and S atoms to achieve long-range ferromagnetic order. They obtained high-temperature ferromagnetic layers with large saturation magnetization, enabling new structures for magnetic solids.
A study of 57,000 US adults found that lower levels of food security are associated with a higher risk of premature mortality and shorter life expectancy. The findings highlight the potential importance of improving food security in promoting population health and reducing health disparities.
Researchers have identified five cases of Alzheimer's disease acquired through exposure to contaminated cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH) used in medical treatment between 1959 and 1985. Biomarker analyses and autopsy results confirmed the diagnoses, highlighting a rare but significant risk of transmission via this route.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 10% of females, causing infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy complications. Effective management includes weight loss support, hormonal contraceptives, and nonhormonal medication like metformin.
Researchers from Pusan National University found a notable association between smoking and an increased risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), particularly among female smokers. The study revealed a dose-response relationship, with the risk peaking at moderate to heavy smoking levels.
Researchers found that individual Balearic shearwaters are adapting to climate change by shifting their migratory range northwards, with a speed of 25km per year. However, this flexibility comes with constraints, as the birds have further to fly back in the autumn, and the impact on breeding success and survival is still unclear.
A four-week intervention of resonant breathing, tracked using a heart rate variability app and chest strap monitor, significantly improved symptoms among 13 Long Covid patients. Participants reported reduced symptoms, better sleep, and improved physical functioning.
A study found that people prefer social robots speaking the same dialect as them, and those who are comfortable with a local accent trust robots that speak it more. The researchers suggest that this is because familiarity and similarity contribute to trustworthiness and competence perceptions.
The new AMXRA guideline defines Medical Extended Reality, a field standardizing terminology and research framework. It categorizes existing work to provide a structured approach for future development.
A study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that despite guidelines supporting outpatient management, nearly two-thirds of low-risk PE patients remain hospitalized. The findings suggest that many patients with acute PE are being needlessly admitted to the hospital for inpatient management.
Researchers argue that a non-individualist model focusing on competent and responsible epistemic performance is needed for psychology's self-correction capacity. They propose replacing metrics of eminence with metrics capturing track records of expert performance, such as false discovery risk indices or empirical replicability audits.
A global collaboration of researchers recommends the use of potassium-enriched salt substitutes in hypertension treatment guidelines due to their health benefits and long-term patient compliance. The shift could help address spiraling rates of uncontrolled high blood pressure and reduce preventable deaths.
Research suggests that people conceal infectious illnesses, with 75% of participants reporting hiding an illness from others. The findings imply significant public health implications and suggest solutions may require individual good will.
A new review of international research highlights the dangers of forced separation from pets in crisis situations like domestic violence, homelessness, or natural disasters. The study found a lack of support services puts people and animals at risk of distress and harm.
Experts predict a significant increase in bowel cancer death rates among young adults in the EU and UK, driven by rising obesity and heavy alcohol consumption. Death rates are predicted to rise by 26% in men and nearly 39% in women in the UK, with similar increases seen in Italy and other European countries.
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a spray coating for grapes that can prevent off-flavors caused by wildfire smoke. The coatings, made with cellulose nanofibers and chitosan, block or capture wildfire smoke compounds, protecting wine quality.
Researchers at Light Publishing Center created a thin disk oscillator to generate 100-W high-power optical vortex beam. The technique uses transverse mode competition and control to achieve high power output, enabling efficient material processing and exploring new parameter space associated with structured light.
A new study proposes a data-sharing solution based on distributed fountain coding to improve the reliability of transmission in complex vehicle-connected environments. The proposed method allows receivers to accept encoded packets from different vehicles, reducing decoding failure caused by network anomalies.
The article discusses the author's journey into plant humanities, a field that combines biology and culture to promote plant appreciation. Plant South Salesroom, an action group in China, facilitates public-engaged practices to break down 'plant blindness' and foster dialogue between science and humanities.
A new study published by experts at the University of Exeter found that playing a musical instrument is associated with improved memory and executive function in older adults. Continuing to play into later life provides even greater benefit, suggesting that music could be a way to harness cognitive reserve.
A new numerical program improves light scattering analysis at the nanoscale by enhancing multipole decomposition calculations. The program significantly improves accuracy and efficiency using Lebedev and Gaussian quadrature methods.
A team of scientists developed a method using Bessel beam illumination to measure the internal structure of seven-core fibers with high precision. The approach provides sharper fibre core patterns and higher image contrast compared to traditional methods.
A new study found a statistically significant increase in ambulance callouts for all causes by 10%, with cardiovascular causes rising by 5%. As heatwaves intensify, the risk of ambulance callouts is expected to rise further, highlighting the need for proactive measures to address heat-related health issues.
Researchers found that zebrafish lacking usp3 exhibit enhanced hypoxic capacity due to decreased HIF-1α degradation, leading to improved tolerance. The study reveals usp3's role in modulating the activity of HIF-1α and its impact on hypoxia signaling.
Researchers developed a finite element model to analyze the structural static loads and collisions of a train cowcatcher. The simulation results showed that the cowcatcher has good obstacle clearance ability, but may suffer damage during frontal collision with large obstacles.
A study published in Global Transitions found that the COVID-19 lockdown led to a sustained reduction in hospital visits for respiratory diseases in Wuhan, China. The decrease in visits remained significant even after the lockdown was lifted.
Scientists create a mixture of sticky and non-sticky grains to achieve stronger, tougher materials that can deform without cracking. The optimal ratio of sticky grains is found to be around 60%, which balances strength and toughness, making it ideal for designing composite materials with functional properties.
A phase 3 trial shows that adjuvant pembrolizumab therapy significantly prolongs overall survival in patients with clear-cell renal-cell carcinoma (ccRCC) at high risk for recurrence. The treatment reduces the risk of death by 38% compared to placebo.
The study discovered that corrugated wings exhibit larger lift than flat wings when the angle of attack is greater than 30°. The researchers analyzed the flow around a two-dimensional corrugated wing using direct numerical calculations and found a unique airflow dance set off by a distinct corrugated structure.
Researchers found that increased polarization in Congress leads to longer periods of stasis and fewer bills passed, but the ones that do pass are larger and more impactful. This dynamics has become exaggerated, making it harder to change the status quo, resulting in bigger changes when they occur.
Researchers discovered that cisplatin chemotherapy enhances the immune system's ability to fight bladder cancer by modulating the immune response and damaging DNA in cancer cells. This approach may lead to durable disease control in a subset of patients with metastatic bladder cancer.
Researchers enhance electrochemical performance of Prussian blue analogues by applying ammonia etching, improving specific capacity and cycle stability. The method yields superior results, increasing discharge capacity from 76.8 mAh g-1 to 83.5 mAh g-1.
A research team has discovered a set of candidate genes causing albinism in Wels catfish by analyzing gene expression patterns and splicing variation in multiple tissues. These genes are also linked to albinism and pigmentation disorders in humans, channel catfish, and mice.
A recent study published in Nature Plants reveals that O-glycosylation of the transcription factor SPATULA promotes Arabidopsis style development. The experimental study sheds new light on the mechanisms underlying plant organ symmetry.
Researchers found that coastal trapped waves and tidal mixing control primary production in the tropical Angolan upwelling system. Productivity peaks occur seasonally, with strong fluctuations during austral winter.
A study has found that sclerostin plays a beneficial role in reducing arterial calcification and promoting cell survival in patients with type 2 diabetes. The protein's cardioprotective function may have significant implications for therapeutic strategies in this patient population.
Researchers at USC Stem Cell lab discovered nearly 40 genes associated with immune cell production, including those related to diseases like myelodysplastic syndrome. The study found that gene activity was linked to specific levels of immune cell production, offering insights for improving bone marrow transplantation strategies.
Researchers in Japan have developed a two-legged biohybrid robot that uses muscle tissues to achieve fine movements and efficiency. The robot can walk, stop, and make precise turning motions, paving the way for future advancements in robotics.
Astronomers at the University of California, Irvine, have compiled precise measurements of six exoplanets in a recently discovered solar system. The team used a combination of radial velocity analysis and transit timing variations to determine the planets' masses and orbital properties.