How to predict severe influenza in hospitalized patients
Researchers have identified predictors of both severe disease and recovery in hospitalized influenza patients, finding that the immune system works in concert to fight influenza......»»
Patients Are Turning to Vibrators to Relieve Their Migraines
One billion people experience migraines, yet the perfect treatment is still out of reach. Can a vibrator offer a surprising solution?.....»»
Climate shocks associated with higher rates of intimate partner violence against women
Countries affected by severe climate change may also have a higher prevalence of violence against women, finds a new study led by UCL researchers......»»
Six children hospitalized, driver arrested after hit-and-run crash in Dallas
Six children hospitalized, driver arrested after hit-and-run crash in Dallas.....»»
Uber beats crash victims’ attempt to try case in court instead of arbitration
Couple said daughter agreed to terms update when ordering food via Uber Eats. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) A married couple can't sue Uber over severe injuries they suffered in a 2022 car accident because of.....»»
Headband-like device uses speckle contrast optical spectroscopy to predict stroke risk
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a potential new way to measure a person's stroke risk that is cost-effective and noninvasive, akin to a cardiac stress test......»»
Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities "must not become the norm.".....»»
Why South America is burning
A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America......»»
Scientists use drones to track white sharks along California beaches
The forecast at the beach today is cloudy, with a chance of sharks. At least, that's the forecast that researchers at UC Santa Barbara would like to be able to provide. They're leading a project to predict when and where great white sharks show up ne.....»»
Drought reduces Amazon River in Colombia by as much as 90%: report
The Amazon River has seen its levels in Colombia reduced by as much as 90 percent, a government agency said Thursday, as South America faces a severe and widespread drought......»»
New hazard maps may predict rust disease in loblolly pine trees
New models developed by University of Georgia researchers may help guide the fight against rust disease, according to a new study. The paper is published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management......»»
Future climate change predicted to shift flood-generating mechanisms and intensify extreme flooding events
The Delaware River Basin, a coastal watershed in the Mid-Atlantic region, has a long history of severe flooding with significant socioeconomic impacts. Recent research uses a process-based modeling approach to analyze hydrometeorological (like rainfa.....»»
Study explores what families fight about: Communication, moods, and chores
Conflict in families can negatively affect individuals' well-being and relationships. But what exactly do families today fight about, and is conflict in the home generally more severe between couples or between parents and children?.....»»
Are branch faults the "on-ramps" that lead to great continental transform earthquakes?
The five largest continental transform earthquakes since 2000 all originated on a branch of the main fault—and two researchers predict that the next great earthquake of this type will also get its start on a branch or splay fault......»»
Ancient DNA helps uncover the Iberian lynx"s potential secret weapon against extinction
Many large mammals have lost genetic diversity, often thanks to the actions of people shrinking their populations. The implications can be severe because without genetic diversity, a population does not have a "genetic database" to fall back on to ad.....»»
Feeding coral reefs can aid their recovery from bleaching events
Coral reefs will continue to experience severe heat stress as rising temperatures cause the oceans to become unbearably hot—but a new study shows that altering their feeding habits could allow local populations to avoid total extinction......»»
Can our stockpiles of Tamiflu protect against a bird flu pandemic?
Governments are banking on this old drug in the event of an H5N1 outbreak. Enlarge / A box and a tablet of Roche Pharmaceuticals' Tamiflu pills for influenza. (credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Since re.....»»
Harnessing exosomes and hydrogels for advanced diabetic wound healing
Diabetes, a widespread condition affecting approximately 13% of American adults, is often accompanied by complications such as impaired wound healing. If left unchecked, this can lead to severe outcomes, including the need for amputation......»»
Location, location, location: Snowpack storage and runoff timing in burn scars depend on site and terrain
Increasingly severe wildfires at high elevations are impacting snowpack—an important reservoir for the U.S. West. The altered landscape makes it more challenging to predict when snow will melt and how much water will be available for use......»»
Rising identity security risks: Why organizations must act now
As the priority for managing digital identities intensifies, organizations are encountering severe identity security risks. Recent findings indicate that many businesses are struggling with frequent breaches and inadequate security measures, particul.....»»
Scientists can now predict catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of "river avulsion," offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course. Published in Nature, this breakthrough study sh.....»»