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Analyzing two features of language use with machine learning could be a way to predict which individuals will later develop…
Cold weather increases the risk of fatal opioid overdoses
While the precise reasons are unclear, an analysis of overdose deaths in Rhode Island and Connecticut showed that cold snaps…
Topical cream shows promise in treatment of skin pigmentation disease, vitiligo
A US nationwide phase II clinical trial has found that a topical cream was extremely effective in reversing the effects…
Tracking life’s first step: Two molecules ‘awaken’ brand new genome
Within hours after fertilization, a unique genome forms from chromosomes contributed by the egg and sperm. However, this new genome…
How certain antibiotic combinations could defeat ‘superbugs’
In hospitalized patients with bacterial infections, heteroresistance is more widespread than previously appreciated. This finding — alarming on one level…
Your circle of friends is more predictive of your health, study finds
To get a better reading on your overall health and wellness, you’d be better off looking at the strength and…
Do video games drive obesity?
Are children, teenagers and adults who spend a lot of time playing video games really more obese? A meta study…
Medical News Today: Can scientists learn to bypass superbugs’ drug resistance?
Better understanding drug resistance in bacteria can lead to more effective approaches. In laboratory and mouse tests, a new strategy…
Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia
Social media use is contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, new research suggests.