New research confirms that drastic changes in ocean salinity from, for example, severe freshwater flooding, as recently experienced off the coast of north-east Queensland from abnormal monsoonal conditions, provoke a similar stress response in corals as extreme heating, resulting in “freshwater bleaching” and if unabated, coral death.
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Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS Progression
While exact causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain unknown, new research shows pesticides and other environmental pollutants advance the progression of the neurodegenerative disease.
India’s Child Nutrition Program Shows Strides in Utilization, but Fewer Gains in High Malnutrition States
Expansion and utilization of one of India’s largest government-run community-based nutrition programs increased significantly between 2006 and 2016, especially among historically disadvantaged castes and tribes.
Colon Cancer Growth Reduced by Exercise
Exercise may play a role in reducing the growth of colon cancer cells according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology.
Congenital Heart Defects Vastly Increase Risk of Heart Problems Later in Life
An infant born with a relatively simple heart defect is far more likely to develop heart problems as an adult, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered.
Higher Hospital Readmission Rates for Cardiac Patients in Northern vs. Southern Ontario: Importance of Geographical Factors in Medical Outcomes
Patients hospitalized with heart attacks, heart failure, atrial fibrillation or stroke in Northern Ontario, Canada, were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital and repeatedly hospitalized after discharge than those living in Southern Ontario.