PMDD Is a Menstrual Disorder Much More Severe than PMS
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a condition triggered by hormonal changes that can cause severe symptoms such as despair and suicidal thoughts.....»»
Certain bacteria or fungi could combat a plant pathogen that attacks common vetch
Anthracnose, a severe disease caused by the Colletotrichum spinaciae plant pathogen, often occurs in common vetch, a widely grown legume. Chemicals are not recommended for disease management because the plants are used as livestock feed. A new study.....»»
A genome-wide screen in live hosts reveals new secrets of parasite infection
Apicomplexan parasites are a common cause of disease, infecting hundreds of millions of people each year. They are responsible for spreading malaria; cryptosporidiosis—a severe childhood diarrheal disease; and toxoplasmosis—a disease that endange.....»»
"Southerly busters" in Australia are becoming more frequent but less severe as the climate changes
When Australia's east coast is caught in the grip of a heat wave, relief can come in the form of abrupt, often gale-force wind changes known as "southerly busters.".....»»
Beryl knocks out power to some Houston area car dealerships, prompts CarMax store closures
One dealer said his dealership group was mostly prepared for Beryl, but high winds and severe weather affected some of its Houston stores July 8......»»
Features of H5N1 influenza viruses in dairy cows may facilitate infection, transmission in mammals
A series of experiments with highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) viruses circulating in infected U.S. dairy cattle found that viruses derived from lactating dairy cattle induced severe disease in mice and ferrets when administered via.....»»
Sudan is now confronting its most severe food security crisis on record
After 14 months of escalating internal conflict, Sudan is now confronting its most severe food security crisis on record. The latest situation report, released on 27 June, reveals a grim picture: more than half the population of 47.2 million is facin.....»»
Modern lives are messing up menstrual cycles—earlier starts, more irregularity
Earlier and irregular periods are both linked to poor health outcomes. Enlarge / Panty liners, hygienic tampons, and sanitary pads. (credit: Getty | LOU BENOIST) People in the US are starting their menstrual cycles earli.....»»
"Cape of Storms": Climate researchers explain Cape Town"s recent extreme weather
A severe storm hit South Africa's Western Cape province between 6 and 9 April 2024, with extreme winds gusting at up to 135km/h. The storm left a trail of destruction across Cape Town and surrounding areas—at least 1,500 people were left homeless a.....»»
Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune
With the rise of identity sprawl and system complexity, more businesses are suffering identity-related incidents than ever before, according to IDSA. Identity-related incidents in headlines Identity-related incidents continue to dominate today’s he.....»»
New sensing techniques can detect drought tolerance in ancient crops, may inform new breeding programs
Drought is the most devastating environmental stress that farmers face worldwide. With the added pressures of climate change, drought years have become less predictable, more frequent and more severe......»»
Study shows unbalanced air quality improvements can increase forest fires
If we want cleaner air, fewer forest fires, and less severe climate change, a new UC Riverside study shows we must reduce aerosol pollution and greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide at the same time......»»
DNA repair mechanism further elucidated in cryo-electron microscopy experiment
Researchers have discovered how the protein XPD detects severe DNA damage and controls its repair......»»
Tropical forest resilience to seasonal drought linked to nutrient availability
Tropical forests are highly productive ecosystems, accounting for nearly half of the global forest carbon sink. If tropical forests can no longer remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the effects of climate change may become even more severe......»»
Severe storms brewing over Brevard County
Severe storms brewing over Brevard County.....»»
More severe storms expected Sunday afternoon
More severe storms expected Sunday afternoon.....»»
Two rounds of severe storms Sunday in St. Louis region
Two rounds of severe storms Sunday in St. Louis region.....»»
The Strongest Solar Storm in 20 Years Did Little Damage, but Worse Space Weather Is Coming
Years of careful planning helped safeguard against last weekend’s severe space weather, but we still don’t know how we’d cope with a monster event.....»»
The Great Solar Storm of 2024 May Have Made the Strongest Auroras in Centuries
Northern and southern lights produced by a recent bout of severe space weather may rival the most intense auroras of the past 500 years.....»»
New study challenges conventional wisdom that Americans are "pocketbook voters"
A new study that examined voting in the 2022 United States congressional elections shows that views on abortion were central to shifting votes in the midterm elections. Despite severe inflation and grave concerns about deteriorating economic conditio.....»»
Researchers develop tool for detecting foodborne pathogen that causes severe symptoms in children
The prevalence of pathogenic E. coli has meant the frequent misidentification of a similar bacterium of the Escherichia genus. E. albertii is an emerging zoonotic foodborne pathogen, first isolated in Bangladesh in 1991. Large-scale outbreaks of food.....»»