A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California’s six academic medical centers has effectively lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of patients, according to a new study led…
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Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, perfluoroheptanoic acid, mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate can predict lung cancer mortality
A model composed of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHA), and the plasticizer mono-iso-nonyl-phthalate can predict lung cancer mortality, according to a study published online March 4 in Clinical Cancer Research.
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 19
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
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Taller individuals face higher risk of endometriosis and atrial fibrillation
A large-scale genetic analysis of East Asian individuals led by Fuu-Jen Tsai of the China Medical University Hospital, finds that people with greater height face a higher risk of endometriosis and atrial fibrillation. They report…
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Watch McDonald’s test humanoid robots on the front line
A McDonald’s in the Chinese megacity of Shanghai is testing humanoid robots in roles usually the preserve of human workers, with other types of robots also let loose inside the restaurant to greet and entertain diners.
Truth be told,…
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Cosmonaut warned to immediately leave area after discovering ‘blob’ growing outside International Space Station
An astronaut on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) discovered an odd ‘blob’ in space and was told to leave the area ‘immediately’.
The ISS was launched almost 30 years ago and is the largest…
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Self-esteem and openness to LGBTQ peers help all high schoolers, finds a study
For teens entering high school—an anxious time for many—inclusive environments benefit not only those identifying as LGBTQ but also their majority-group peers, Cornell-led psychology research finds. Especially for LGBTQ students, who start…
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What Is ‘Eye Stroke’? Expert Explains The Rare Wegovy Risk : ScienceAlert
The phrase “eye stroke” has recently appeared in news reports about a very rare side-effect of weight-loss injections. It’s not a formal medical diagnosis, but a shorthand used to describe a condition in which reduced blood flow damages the…
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US Air Force eyes compact drones for long-range special ops strikes
The U.S. Air Force is accelerating efforts to field compact attack drones tailored for special operations forces.
A recent Request for Information (RFI) outlines a push to develop lightweight, first-person view (FPV) systems capable of…
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Cancer cells rely on glutathione as fuel for growth
Researchers discovered an antioxidant, glutathione, that cancer cells appear to be “addicted to” as fuel, opening new pathways for investigation and a potential drug that can restrict the way tumors use this nutrient.
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