Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
Many physicians say they are reluctant to practice in states with abortion bans, harming access to regular exams and screenings.....»»
Five fairness flaws the UN"s new plastics treaty must change
The UN's new plastics treaty is about to be finalized—marking a crucial opportunity to form an international agreement to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Plastic waste is ubiquitous—damaging human health and livelihoods, as well as ecosystem.....»»
Falcons exposed to heavy metals are a red flag for environmental health
Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) at Temple Universit.....»»
Biased AI in health care faces crackdown in sweeping Biden admin proposals
The future of the proposals is uncertain as Trump admin comes to office. The Biden administration on Tuesday issued sweeping health care proposals that would see Medicare plans gr.....»»
How one company is putting an end to inaccurate skin tones in smartphone photos
Smartphone company Tecno is creating Universal Tone — a system that aims to finally bring an end to inaccurate skin tones in your photos......»»
TikTok will ban beauty filters by under 18s over mental health impact
TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18. The ban will be implemented worldwide … more….....»»
FTC expresses concern about software updates for smart devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices, citing the risk that security flaws won’t be fixed, or that products will cease to function altogether. This ech.....»»
Submarine canyon plastic accumulation is driven by turbidity currents, simulation study shows
Plastic pollution is an ever-pressing concern for the health of our ocean ecosystems and their inhabitants, with estimates of over 10 million metric tons of plastic litter entering the marine realm each year. While evocative images often highlight su.....»»
Best Black Friday Christmas tree deals: Basic, pre-lit, and rotating trees at up to 55% off
You wouldn't want to miss these Black Friday Christmas tree deals if you're looking for a dazzling addition to your holiday decorations for an affordable price......»»
Scientists successfully use harmless viruses to investigate the nervous system in frogs
Virus. When you hear the word, you probably shudder. But not all viruses are bad or cause disease. Some are even used for therapeutic applications or vaccination. In basic research, they are often employed to infect certain cells, genetically modify.....»»
Biochemical alert system makes quick health and environmental monitoring possible
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemists have developed a new, efficient method that may give first responders, environmental monitoring groups, or even you, the ability to quickly detect harmful and health-relevant substances in our bodies and.....»»
Better health diagnostics through genetically engineered embedded sentinel cells
Cells can now be genetically programmed to record their histories within their genomes, a development that could revolutionize the study of developmental and disease processes, according to a collaborative work by researchers from multiple institutio.....»»
Things aren’t looking good for infamous CEO of “health care terrorists”
Former Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre faces wide-ranging fraud and corruption probes. Federal agents briefly detained infamous ex-hospital CEO Ralph de la Torre early last week and.....»»
You can now get an Apple Watch Series 10 (mostly) free as a reward for exercise
Many Apple Watch buyers have aspirations of improving their health with the new device. But John Hancock offers a program that provides a much bigger incentive to do so. With its Vitality Plus life insurance program, you can now get an (almost) free.....»»
Get 40% OFF on the Fitbit Versa 4 with this Black Friday Offer!
The Versa 4 is much cheaper at the moment. The post Get 40% OFF on the Fitbit Versa 4 with this Black Friday Offer! appeared first on Phandroid. Fitbit’s line of Versa smartwatches are usually pretty good options for everyday health.....»»
New analysis reveals the "brain drought" putting Australia"s STEM future at risk
A new analysis reveals that plunging domestic tertiary enrollments in science, technology, engineering and math subjects (STEM) is putting Australia's economic future at risk......»»
Study finds opposing effects of short-term and continuous noise on western bluebird parental care
Research led by Kerstin Ozkan and published in PeerJ has uncovered the complex and contrasting effects of human-generated noise on Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) parental behavior, raising critical questions about how anthropogenic noise affects.....»»
Biodiversity is not a luxury: Study explores the connection between wealth and ecosystem health
A new study suggests that a more complex understanding of how wealth and biodiversity are linked may help communities with little wealth achieve the levels of diversity typically associated with more affluent areas......»»
Why parents need to be like Big Ted and "talk aloud" while they use screens with their kids
Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids' health and well-being—even ranking ahead of diet, exercise and depression......»»
Networked friendships may lower loneliness, research suggests
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with a third of Americans reporting they've experienced "serious loneliness" in recent years. Lonely people are twice as likely to become depressed, and loneliness is a key risk factor for self-harm and suicide,.....»»
What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief
Delusions can sometimes turn into strongly held beliefs. Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understan.....»»