10 h. ago Cancer treatment could be less effective if patients consume popular sweetener

A new study reveals that sucralose may reduce cancer treatment effectiveness, but supplementation could counteract the artificial sweetener's negative effects.

Science

11 h. ago Alzheimer’s erodes brain cells’ control of gene expression, undermining function, cognition

Study of 3.5 million cells from more than 100 human brains finds Alzheimer’s progression — and resilience to disease — depends on preserving epigenomic stability.

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11 h. ago Automotive industry overlooks employee skills in digital transformation push, study shows

As car manufacturers drive to embrace even more automation and data-driven processes as well as artificial intelligence, a study in the International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment suggests that the sector may be overlooking one of the biggest problems in digital transformation: how to equip employees with the necessary skills to thrive in this new era.

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12 h. ago Why George Washington’s Worries About America’s Fate Are Coming True

Why George Washington’s Worries About America’s Fate Are Coming True  Study Finds

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14 h. ago Mathematical model of memory suggests seven senses are optimal

Skoltech scientists have devised a mathematical model of memory. By analyzing its new model, the team came to surprising conclusions that could prove useful for robot design, artificial intelligence, and for better understanding of human memory. Published in Scientific Reports, the study suggests there may be an optimal number of senses—if so, those of us with five senses could use a couple more.

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16 h. ago Physicists devise an idea for lasers that shoot beams of neutrinos

Super-cooling radioactive atoms could produce a laser-like neutrino beam, offering a new way to study these ghostly particles — and possibly a new form of communication.

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16 h. ago States Heading Toward Constitutional Showdown Over Abortion Shield Laws

Texas and New York are at the leading edge of an escalating states’ rights battle over the mailing of abortion pills to patients in states with bans.

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17 h. ago Psychedelic drug popular in 1960s could ease anxiety as doctors share warnings

A new study shows that LSD reduced anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder, with 100-microgram doses proving most effective in a clinical trial.

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18 h. ago Virtual reality games help kids in the clinic, but what should parents know about safe use at home?

An increasing number of games are now using virtual reality because of its ability to create appealing immersive worlds. Is VR any different from a normal computer game? Children's Hospital Los Angeles experts use virtual reality applications to help their young patients feel more comfortable during medical care.

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19 h. ago The drinking rate is declining in the US, study says. What about Washington?

The drinking rate is declining in the US, study says. What about Washington?  The Olympian

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21 h. ago 'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows

Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.

Science

25 h. ago Locate Bio Expands RESTORE Clinical Study to the United States Following FDA IDE Approval

Locate Bio Expands RESTORE Clinical Study to the United States Following FDA IDE Approval  FinancialContent

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32 h. ago Washington among top states for hiking, outranks Oregon, study finds

Washington among top states for hiking, outranks Oregon, study finds  KOMO

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43 h. ago Study finds Seattle Seahawks among NFL’s least hated teams ahead of 50th season

Study finds Seattle Seahawks among NFL’s least hated teams ahead of 50th season  MyNorthwest.com

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44 h. ago The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it

New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients.

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61 h. ago Scrolling on your phone on the toilet raises health risk no one wants to talk about

A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center finds that using smartphones in the bathroom increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50%.

Technology

62 h. ago Study finds Los Angeles is ‘second safest’ large city in the United States

Study finds Los Angeles is ‘second safest’ large city in the United States  KTLA

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63 h. ago Davey Johnson, Who Managed the Mets to a Memorable Title, Dies at 82

Before his triumph in the 1986 World Series, he had a long playing career and established himself as one of baseball’s brainier and more self-assured characters.

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63 h. ago A songwriter had part of his brain removed. The music flowed.

A songwriter had part of his brain removed. The music flowed.  The Washington Post

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63 h. ago These major cities are considered the safest in the US, says new study

These major cities are considered the safest in the US, says new study  The Hill

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