A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A streptococcus infections have more than doubled by 2022. What's more, "strep" – which also causes a bizarre flesh-eating disease – had become shockingly resistant to common antibiotics.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: CDC, Infections, Transmission, Co
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Exposure to firefighting chemicals linked to increased brain tumor risk
Posted by ArielTechGeek 50 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
New research by Yale has found an association between exposure to chemicals commonly used in firefighting and incidence of a brain tumor called a glioma in firefights, suggesting that the cancer may have an environmental cause.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Brain cancer, Environmental, Risk factors, Yale School of Public Health
Cancer drug realized after researcher's chance exposure to malaria drug
Posted by ArielTechGeek 53 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
When experienced researcher Renato Aguilera happened across the chemical structure of a tried-and-true antimalarial drug one day, he thought it might effectively fight cancer. He was right, and he has the research, the patent, and the pharma company to prove it.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cancer, Treatment, clinical trials, University of Texas
Figure's humanoid robots will take on your household chores this year
Posted by ArielTechGeek 61 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Figure is leveling up its humanoid robot business far more rapidly than any other robotics company I can think of right now. CEO Brett Adcock just announced it plans to begin alpha testing its robots in the home sometime in 2025 – that's two years ahead of schedule.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Humanoid, Figure, Robots
Infant's genetic muscle disorder improved by treating pregnant mother
Posted by ArielTechGeek 69 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a debilitating genetic condition that’s usually fatal by a few years of age. But an intriguing case study might demonstrate a simple new treatment, with a child showing no signs at all two and a half years after birth.Continue ReadingCategory: Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Muscle, Muscular Dystrophy, Genetics, Drug, Drugs, St. Jude Medical, Pregna
Bacteria make a meal of toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals'
Posted by ArielTechGeek 81 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are increasingly showing up in the environment, our food and drinking water, and throughout our bodies. But we might have a new weapon: scientists have identified a bacterium that can eat these chemicals, as well as their byproducts.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: toxic, Chemicals, PFAS, University at Buffalo, Bacteria
Watch bands identified as troubling source of "forever chemicals"
Posted by ArielTechGeek 133 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Smartwatches can help improve our health and fitness. But a new report says it's important to consider what kind of bands we put on them, as several popular brands were found to contain high levels of a class of chemicals linked to health issues.Continue ReadingCategory: Fitness & Exercise, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Watch, Smartwatch, PFAS, Chemicals, Chemical agents
The term “action camera” is far too broad: most consumers won’t really know what you’re referring to if you mention them in general conversation. Mention a GoPro, however, and the recognition instantly clicks. Thanks to some stellar marketing over a decade ago, GoPro has established itself as the household name for durable consumer-grade videos.
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All-in-one solution captures and destroys ‘forever chemicals’ using light
Posted by ArielTechGeek 244 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Proposed methods of removing toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from water have either only trapped the chemicals or broken them down. A new study has demonstrated a method that does both – quickly and cheaply.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Chemicals, Environment, Water, Purification, University of British Columbia
Watch: Humanoid homebot tackles impressive array of household chores
Posted by ArielTechGeek 252 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A few short months after Chinese startup Astribot released jaw-dropping video footage of its humanoid helper, the company has now unveiled a launch video for the S1 – which shows the bot making waffles, feeding the cat, serving tea and shooting hoops.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Humanoid, Robots, Artificial Intelligence
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