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September 18, 2025

Record-breaking marine heatwave powered by climate change cooks Tasmania’s fisheries

Climate change was almost certainly responsible for a marine heatwave off Tasmania's east coast in 2015/16 that lasted 251 days...

Martin to receive GSA’s 2017 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has...

Key to speeding up carbon sequestration discovered

Credit: Adam Subhas/Caltech Scientists at Caltech and USC have discovered a way to speed up the slow part of the...

Earlier blood testing for iron deficiency, anemia recommended for young women

Physicians should consider blood testing of female adolescents for iron deficiency within a few years of starting menses, according to...

Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain, heart disease and other health issues

Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart...

Screening those at risk of psychosis may help prevent violence, reduce stigma

A new study of young persons at clinical high-risk of developing psychosis has identified measures of violence potential that may...

Bean to receive GSA’s 2017 Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has...

Nipple-sparing mastectomy has low rate of breast cancer recurrence

CHICAGO (July 17, 2017): Women with breast cancer who undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) have a low rate of the cancer...

New assessment identifies global hotspots for water conflict

CORVALLIS, Ore. - More than 1,400 new dams or water diversion projects are planned or already under construction and many...

Restaurant placemats can help promote healthy eating among children

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Placemats can be used to encourage children to eat healthier food in restaurants, according to a new...

Canada should continue with separate medical stream after cannabis is legalized for recreational use

After cannabis is legalized, Canada should continue with a separate medical cannabis stream to keep patients safe, argues a commentary...

Computers helping emergency doctors make better choices

Clinical decision support (CDS) embedded directly into the patient's electronic medical record is associated with decreased overall utilization of high...

Krause earns GSA’s 2017 Robert W. Kleemeier Award

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has...

DOE funds Center for Bioenergy Innovation at ORNL to accelerate biofuels, bioproducts research

Credit: ORNL OAK RIDGE, Tenn., July 17, 2017 -- The Department of Energy has announced funding for new research centers...

Review article discusses potential role, benefits of non-rhizobia bacteria in root nodules of legume

Credit: The American Phytopathological Society St. Paul, Minn. (July 2017)--For many years, it was believed that the only nitrogen-fixing organisms...

Drug combined with care program better at reducing Alzheimer’s symptoms than drug alone

Credit: NYU Langone Medical Center Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease multiplies the...

A prescription of activities shown to improve health and well-being

Gyms, walking groups, gardening, cooking clubs and volunteering have all been shown to work in improving the health and well-being...

UK not ready for Brexit’s impact on food, report warns

Severe problems with the UK food system are likely unless issues are addressed, according to latest expert report The retail...

Concerns over side effects of statins stopping stroke survivors taking medication

Negative media coverage of the side effects associated with taking statins, and patients' own experiences of taking the drugs, are...

9/11 survivors may be at increased risk of heart and lung disease years later