31 h. ago Prostate cancer risk increases by 45% among men who share one troubling behavior

A new study has revealed that men who don't heed recommendations for prostate cancer screenings are at a significantly higher risk of dying from the disease.

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42 h. ago E.P.A. Investigations of Severe Pollution Look Increasingly at Risk

The agency will no longer shut down “any stage of energy production,” absent an imminent threat, a new memo says, and will curtail efforts to cut pollution in poorer areas.

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3 d. ago Embattled Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over risk of panel detachment

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because of a defect that can lead an exterior panel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a safety notice reviewed Thursday by AFP.

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4 d. ago Washington County fire chiefs asking people to avoid burning amid increased fire risk

Washington County fire chiefs asking people to avoid burning amid increased fire risk  CBS Pittsburgh

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1 week ago Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security — but its notifications are baffling

Lockdown Mode is an "extreme protection" feature that's good for at-risk users, but its notifications are increasingly confusing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 week ago How can Europe boost its domestic battery production and what policy actions are needed?

The rapid diffusion of battery electric vehicles and the decarbonization of the energy sector require an increasing number of batteries. These batteries have so far largely been manufactured in Asia. Against this backdrop, the EU has set itself the target of covering 90% of its battery demand from domestic production by 2030—but in light of the rapid market growth and the strong increase in demand, this goal is at risk.

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1 week ago To booze or not to booze, that is the question (this new survey just asked)

According to the survey, 57% of drinkers believe their alcohol consumption does not increase their personal risk of serious health problems.

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2 w. ago Washington County Office of Emergency Management Issues Burn Ban Due to Increased Fire Risk

Washington County Office of Emergency Management Issues Burn Ban Due to Increased Fire Risk  Washington County Government

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3 w. ago Health Watch: Groundbreaking prostate cancer treatment now available in Alaska

Health Watch: Groundbreaking prostate cancer treatment now available in Alaska  Alaska's News Source

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3 w. ago Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.

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3 w. ago Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it

A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.

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