Poliovirus detected in NYC sewage; health officials urge vaccination
Meanwhile, officials in London reported finding poliovirus over 100 times in sewage. Enlarge / Transmission electron micrograph of poliovirus type 1. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Health officials in New York are ramping up efforts t.....»»
Researchers devise new way to find proteins for targeted treatment of disease
Researchers at the University of Toronto and Sinai Health have created a new platform to identify proteins that can be co-opted to control the stability of other proteins—a new but largely unrealized approach to the treatment of disease......»»
More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds
Vaccination has dramatically reduced cases, making clinical diagnoses tricky. Enlarge / Chickenpox on a 1-year-old. (credit: BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images) Thanks to the vaccination program that began in 1995, chickenpox is.....»»
Alaska Native tribes take lead on shellfish toxin testing where state falls short
A group of coastal Alaska Native tribes in 2016 began monitoring shellfish, a traditional harvest, for deadly biotoxins because the state only tests commercial harvests. The program fills an essential gap in public health protection and has found suc.....»»
Improving plant health diagnostics: The dawn of microfluidic devices for rapid miRNA detection
In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect.....»»
Improving root senescence recognition with a new semantic segmentation model
Roots play a vital role in plant health, adapting to environmental changes and indicating crop growth. However, studying root senescence is challenging due to difficulties in obtaining clear in situ root images. Traditional methods are limited, and w.....»»
Team reports on the occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes in the western Qinghai Lake basin
Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have been widely detected in water, sediment, gut and even the phycosphere of algae. In strong anthropogenic activity areas, antibiotic resistance caused by ARGs can pose a significant threat to human health. Despit.....»»
Study suggests millions are at risk using high arsenic water for cooking
The use of water contaminated with higher than recommended levels of arsenic could pose a serious health risk to millions, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found......»»
Russia"s space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said......»»
In a first, team identifies mysterious exporter for brassinosteroid plant hormone
When you are reading this article, there are multiple hormones working diligently inside your body to stabilize your health status. Just as in human beings, it is impossible for plants to grow and reproduce without being regulated by phytohormones. O.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro brainwave sensors could improve mental and physical health
Apple is working on technology that could turn the Apple Vision Pro into a brainwave reader to improve mental health, assist with training and workouts, and help with mindfulness.Any number of sensors, including brainwave and biometric, could be part.....»»
Research reveals global wildfire risk trends in wildland–urban interface areas
Wildfires present complex socio-economic and ecological challenges, as they devastate vegetation, endanger communities, and cause extensive environmental, wildlife, and human health impacts. These consequences include severe air pollution and soaring.....»»
Economists warn of side effects of raising the retirement age
Leaving paid work opens the door to potentially the best stage of life, and a new study published in The Economic Journal confirms the health and well-being benefits that can stem from retirement via an individual's increased "locus of control," a ps.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Ring could be more useful than we thought!
According to the latest reports, it has been suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Ring could have more health benefits than we realized. The post The Samsung Galaxy Ring could be more useful than we thought! appeared first on Phandroid. From.....»»
Google is launching a Fitbit chatbot that uses AI for health data analysis
It looks like Google is planning to leverage its AI by applying it to a new Fitbit chatbot that can help users analyze health data. The post Google is launching a Fitbit chatbot that uses AI for health data analysis appeared first on Phandroid......»»
“Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns
Biden administration rallies nation's governors to security facilities in their states. Enlarge / Aerial view of a sewage treatment plant. (credit: Getty Images) The Biden administration on Tuesday warned the nation’s.....»»
Study shows benefits of chatgroups to human health can be replicated in plant health
A CABI-led study has revealed that there is evidence of the benefits of chatgroups to human health, which can also be replicated in plant health......»»
Study finds large accumulations of plastics in the ocean, even outside so-called garbage patch
When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. If marine animals ingest these particles, their health can be severely affected. Large accumulations of plastic can therefore disrupt the biological bala.....»»
High pornography exposure among young Australians helps fuel violence against women, say researchers
Public health strategies among young people must address violence against women and risky sexual practices associated with pornography exposure, Queensland University of Technology researchers say in new research......»»
Your Fitbit app is getting a big AI upgrade later this year
The Fitbit app is getting an AI upgrade later this year — including a chatbot to help you better understand your health data......»»
How ghost streams and redlining"s legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk in Detroit and elsewhere
In 2021, metro Detroit was hit with a rainstorm so severe that President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration at state officials' request......»»