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Melting of Alaskan glaciers accelerating faster than previously thought

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The research found that glacier loss on Juneau Icefield, which straddles the boundary between Alaska and British Columbia, Canada, has increased dramatically since 2010. The research team say that current published projections for the Juneau icefield may need to be updated to reflect the processes detailed in this latest study.

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Early Deaths From Heart Disease Rising in Rural U.S.

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rural areas by about 21% between 2010 and 2022, researchers report in the Journal. TUESDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 -- More people in rural America are dying from heart disease, a new study says.Heart disease deaths increased among 25- to 64-year-olds in U.S.

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Black Americans' Risk for MS May Be Higher Than Thought

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Researchers found that in 2010, an. WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 -- For years, multiple sclerosis was seen as a disease that largely affects white people. But a new study finds that it's much more common among Black Americans than previously believed.

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New parasite discovered amid decline of California's unique Channel Island fox

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A recovery program increased their population by 2010, but from 2014 to 2018, it fell to 30% of its peak due to a new acanthocephalan parasite, exacerbated by a prolonged drought. A research effort employed morphological and molecular methods, alongside necropsy records, to identify the parasite and assess its health impacts on the foxes.

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Five ORNL scientists to receive DOE Early Career Research awards

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The Department of Energy’s Office of Science has selected five Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists for Early Career Research Program awards. of Energy The Department of Energy’s Office of Science has selected five Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists for Early Career Research Program awards. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S.

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Overdose deaths from fentanyl laced stimulants have risen 50-fold since 2010

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New UCLA-led research has found that the proportion of US overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants has increased more than 50-fold since 2010, from 0.6% (235 deaths) in 2010 to 32.3% (34,429 deaths) in 2021. 16318 New UCLA-led research has found that the proportion of US overdose deaths […]

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With retinal images and genetic data, researchers predict cardiovascular, metabolic, and other disease risks

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The study also provides insight into the genes and biological pathways that determine retinal health, which could be leveraged to develop future therapies, the researchers say. Altogether, the team identified 259 genetic loci that were associated with retinal thickness.

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