Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The introduction of London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in 2008 and subsequent Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from 2019 has significantly improved air quality, benefiting Londoners’ physical…
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Mosaic chromosomal alterations study provides valuable insights into drivers of cancer risk
Genomic distribution of autosomal mCAs. a, mCA calls across autosomal chromosomes. b, Histogram of mCA calls across the genome for each genetic ancestry group. The X axis is shown in…
Albania tries to halt flight of young doctors
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Seeking to stem the flight of its young doctors, Albania has brought in a law to make recent medical graduates work in their home country for…
Biden administration urges schools to carry naloxone, the opioid overdose treatment
The Biden administration is encouraging schools throughout the United States to carry naloxone to help prevent fatal drug overdoses in students. The medication (Narcan) was approved earlier this year as…
Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective in many parts of the world, finds study
Dr Phoebe Williams is an Infectious disease specialist working to reduce antimicrobial resistance. In the photo she is working in Kenya. Credit: Hamish Gregory. A new study has found that…
Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma
Ritu Raman (center), the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, speaks with students in her lab. Credit: Tony Pulsone / Department of Mechanical Engineering Severe traumatic injuries that…
Kink communities can help people build connections and improve their body images
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In recent years, the world of kink lifestyles and subcultures has gained increasing attention. Kink is a general term that includes various expressions of unconventional or…
Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths
3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIH Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065 in the United States, according…
Don’t toss those pumpkin seeds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It all started with a question from a reader in Missouri: “Can pumpkin seeds minimize an overactive bladder? Is it better to eat ground-up pumpkin seeds…
