Exposure to air pollution at the place of residence increases the risk of developing insulin…
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Smart buoy for measuring water pollutants
All over the world, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters are threatened by high nutrient inputs….
Grass pollen allergy vaccine also effective against hepatitis B
A new type of vaccine against grass pollen allergies (BM32) might also offer an effective…
Why moths are attracted to light
Light at night changes animals’ behavior. A new study shows that moths are attracted to…
Algorithm detects online fraudsters
An algorithm makes it easier to determine if someone has faked an Amazon or Yelp…
Teens are less likely to select sugary beverages that contain health warning labels
Teens are more than 15 percent less likely to say they would purchase soft drinks…
Telemedicine is as effective as in-person visits for children with asthma
Sometimes children with asthma live hundreds of miles away from the nearest allergist and therefore…
Cost of incarceration in the U.S. more than $1 trillion
The cost of incarceration in the United States exceeds $1 trillion, or six percent of…
Excess weight in women has different effects on different types of stroke
Women who are overweight or obese may have an increased risk of the most common…
Umbilical cord blood transplant is associated with high survival rate among high-risk leukemia patients
Umbilical cord blood transplants may have advantages beyond offering an alternative stem cell source for…