Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men
New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women. The research, published in Neurology,…
New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button
An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall…
Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
An expert team of biologists practising at the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, a research museum in the Netherlands, has recently discovered evidence of the incorporation of microplastics into caddisfly casings. However,…
Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds
A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection.…
Blind to the burn: Misconceptions about skin cancer risk in the US
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma cases and tens of thousands of melanomas diagnosed annually. Furthermore,…
New Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport recalled for hood fire risk
Volkswagen is recalling more than 177,000 new Atlas three-row and related Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUVs for a heightened fire risk, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The engine cover may…
Kia Soul, Seltos recalled again due to increased risk of fire
Kia is recalling 137,256 small utility vehicles because of an engine issue that could lead to stalling and, in rare cases, fires. The recall includes 2021-2023 Kia Seltos and Kia…
NASA Lowers Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact
Concerns regarding asteroid 2024 YR4 have diminished, as NASA has revised the probability of its impact on Earth in 2032 from 1 in 32 to 1 in 360. The asteroid,…
Jeep 4xe, Ford and Audi plug-in hybrids recalled for battery fire risk
Owners of certain plug-in hybrids need to take vehicles into a service center Jeep, Ford, Audi PHEVs have battery packs that may need replacement The faulty battery packs were supplied…
Jeep 4xe, Ford and Audi PHEVs recalled for battery fire risk
Owners of certain plug-in hybrids need to take vehicles into a service center Jeep, Ford, Audi PHEVs have battery packs that may need replacement The faulty battery packs were supplied…