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Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds | Birds

Noise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found. Unhatched birds and…

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Genetic variations may predispose people to Parkinson’s disease following long-term pesticide exposure, study finds

A new UCLA Health study found certain genetic variants could help explain how long-term pesticide exposure could increase the risk…

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Global heating and urbanisation to blame for severity of UAE floods, study finds | Extreme weather

Fossil fuels and concrete combined to worsen the “death trap” conditions during recent record flooding in the United Arab Emirates…

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For immigrants to Canada, risk of multiple sclerosis increases with proportion of life spent there, study finds

Immigrants to Canada who have spent a greater proportion of their lives in Canada have a greater risk of developing…

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New study uncovers lasting financial hardship associated with cancer diagnosis for working-age adults in the U.S.

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) highlights the lasting financial impact of a cancer…

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Study compares salmonella rates in backyard, commercial poultry farm samples

In a comparison of differently sized poultry farms, researchers at North Carolina State University found that rates of Salmonella in…

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Study explores possible future for early Alzheimer’s diagnostics

Digital memory test and a blood sample — this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer’s…

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People think ‘old age’ starts later than it used to, study finds

Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to…

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Study: Drug rep meetings with doctors don’t improve survival for cancer patients : Shots

Drug companies often do one-on-one outreach to doctors. A new study finds these meetings with drug reps lead to more…

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Study links friendly front yards to happier, more connected neighborhoods : Shots

A new study finds that front yards with friendly features, such as pink flamingos or porch furniture, are correlated with…

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