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Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes Health – The Conversation
Too often, patients with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed too late – if at all. Addressing risk factors early can stave off the disease’s worst effects.
‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans Health – The Conversation
People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.
Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where − and where not − to look for life in the universe Science + Tech – The Conversation
Whether a galactic environment has the right conditions for habitable planets to form could depend on how the black hole in that galaxy is rotating.
Why do dogs love to play with trash? Science + Tech – The Conversation
While you might not like how your trash smells, to your dog it is an appealing buffet brimming with apple cores, banana peels, meat scraps and stale bread.
Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution Science + Tech – The Conversation
At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that a pandemic may be on the horizon.
Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains Health – The Conversation
Complications from measles infection are surprisingly common.
Massive cuts to Health and Human Services’ workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy Health – The Conversation
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vision for US health policy prioritizes deregulation and leaves Americans with fewer benefits, services and protections.
Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening Health – The Conversation
Doctor shortages affect rural communities the most, leading to a rise in chronic health conditions.
Stone tool discovery in China shows people in East Asia were innovating during the Middle Paleolithic, like in Europe and Middle East Science + Tech – The Conversation
Discovery in China of tools called Quina scrapers suggests the people of East Asia were as inventive and flexible with technology during the Middle Paleolithic era as those in other parts of the world.