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An electronic health record (EHR) program to help primary care doctors address child obesity is an effective tool to promote positive body mass index (BMI) trends, especially among young children with obesity, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/sBxGo8U

President Putin conducts a signing ceremony announcing the illegal seizure of four areas of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pEctKz4

Members of the Lev Tahor group forced their way past guards at the site in Huixtla. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aJHFTsv

Effective climate action is not possible without a freer society in host Egypt, activists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hue1S4R

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/igLTweV

An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rY0Smc4

A court rules that Tsitsi Dangarembga incited violence by walking with a sign calling for reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c1Pp7mU

In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap wold never be the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Joy8AR9

It now means all of Russia's European Union neighbours have shut their borders to its tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XgZJPQy

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5A0ZVUi

Ebrahim Raisi vows to deal decisively with "rioters", as days of anti-government unrest continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6q412T5

Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ExcpVCr

Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team now shows that tick saliva inhibits the skin's defense function, thereby increasing the risk of diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) or Lyme disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/c9azgjq

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity, according to a new study. The results confirm the importance of having a diet that provides sufficient amounts of these polyunsaturated fatty acids for a healthy brain development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SFWAXvI

The Johnson family, who own the New York Jets, say it was "their duty" to help Ukraine after making a $1m donation and a humanitarian trip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qL4dNxJ

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K4BjE0

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JUqPuGl

Researchers are developing new ways to study why an antibiotic causes hair cell death and permanent hearing loss in people. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MSzNrDJ

Rendering the invisible visible is among scientists' favorite challenges. In their efforts to uncover how the olfactory system makes sense of thousands of otherwise invisible odors, scientists now have uncovered more of the cellular and molecular steps by which the high-precision neural circuitry of smell gets wired up in the nose and brain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/USE8NGW

Physicists have found an answer to the longstanding physics question: How do interparticle interactions affect dynamical localization? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/jwVFuMg

Long-term memories rely on both the repetition of events and an intricate neurological learning process in making these memories last, shows a new study by a team of neuroscientists. Its findings provide a more detailed understanding of how these types of memories are formed as well as insights into what may disrupt their creation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TK2uZ4L

What happens belowground in a corn field is easy to overlook, but corn root architecture can play an important role in water and nutrient acquisition, affecting drought tolerance, water use efficiency, and sustainability. If breeders could encourage corn roots to grow down at a steeper angle, the crop could potentially access important resources deeper in the soil. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/raRIp24

The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jorWZFu

Tokyo demands an apology after one its diplomats is accused of spying in Russia's Far East. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mq2LP7G

A foul-smelling, voracious, wide-spread pest could become even more ubiquitous with climate change. A recent modelling study found that changing weather could increase suitable habitat for the brown marmorated stink bug in the United States by 70%. The study draws on data from a three-year stink bug monitoring effort in 17 states as well as several potential climate scenarios. However, whether the insects will thrive in new places depends on the conditions of each area and potential mitigation measures. Researchers found that overall, there is likely to be a northward shift in stink bug-friendly conditions. Regions that may be particularly affected include the Mid-Atlantic, areas surrounding the Great Lakes, and the valleys of the West Coast, such as the Sacramento Valley in California and the Treasure Valley in Idaho. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Ebd4DJS

Reports say people with no military experience, or who are too old or disabled, are being enlisted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qOl7gDJ

The Artemis-I vehicle will be pulled off the launch pad in Florida to protect it from storm forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/91LQVGD

The head of the country's utilities regulator says poor quality oil led to the shutdown of a power plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H7KRJ6A

The battered city is a stumbling block in Russia's plan to take the Donbas, writes the BBC's Orla Guerin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0hgOrVZ

US vaccine mandate remains in place. Lawmakers have urged Joe Biden to follow in Canada's footsteps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C1JofXi

Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XT2HRzE

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dboeTgz

Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aOySzY3

Giorgia Meloni is on course to become Italy's first female PM, exit polls say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3V5uHEX

Magnus Carlsen says he wants cheating taken "seriously" as he vows to issue a statement within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lLCcjt5

The minister is under tighter police surveillance after a "serious threat", federal prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eQEyKn9

Demonstrators clashed with security officials, in rare violent backlashes against police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1dcCsT7

Eight police officers said to be among the victims of the violence in Turkana County on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nk2AWPU

Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KfwzabB

Creating a mutation that inhibits how the bacterial pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection, could offer a new way to prevent and treat the disease, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xXOED42

A newer-generation stroke drug is outperforming the standard clot buster. A neurologist explains how tenecteplase saves both time and money when it comes to treating ischemic stroke. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OvReHSD

A tropical biologist led an international research study to investigate termite and microbial wood discovery and decay. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Eq3fByi

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TGqilaj

Economic pessimism in the crucial state of Pennsylvania could hurt Democrats in the midterms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Yo83iH

Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RVSjckF

Ebrahim Raisi pledges to "deal decisively" after an eighth straight night of protests across Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XWSx9CI

Florida is also on hurricane watch, as Hurricane Hermine makes its way to the US southwest coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A6p7NHU

In December 2020, a small landing capsule brought rock particles from the asteroid Ryugu to Earth -- material from the beginnings of our solar system. The Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2 had collected the samples. Geoscientists have now discovered areas with a massive accumulation of rare earths and unexpected structures. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DbqUNEO

Yoon Suk-yeol denies insulting the US Congress after remarks he made were caught on an open mic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r7ZNM2f

It comes after the UK PM is said to have told Israel's leader she might relocate it to Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mb6AqmL

IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j5yBZOI

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of one of California's most iconic landmarks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vrU8LSz

Scientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy to treat motor neurone disease (MND) could be a turning point for patient care, after the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial showed significant physical benefits for patients after 12 months. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pzxT5j

Optus is looking into the unauthorised access of data including names, addresses and passport numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gl1ow7S

A person's distrust in humans predicts they will have more trust in artificial intelligence's ability to moderate content online, according to a recently published study. The findings, the researchers say, have practical implications for both designers and users of AI tools in social media. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5vOkLK4

In its final hearing the court upheld the genocide conviction of the regime's last surviving leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XcqNjOr

A new method allows scientists to determine all the molecules present in the lysosomes -- the cell's recycling centers -- of mice. This could bring new understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MgPWbuf

Sped-up footage appears to show traffic at a checkpoint, following Russia's decision to mobilise reservists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mKyAwhu

The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/72ygKhf

Sparklers can be a lot of fun -- glimmering, fizzing and spitting out arcs of light from handheld sticks or tubes on the ground. But the metals that they're usually made with limit what the sparks can look like. Now, researchers report that rare-earth metals in alloy powders can produce flashes that shift from golden to green and continuously branch. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9Pdme7O

People who experience frequent bad dreams in middle age are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later in life, according to research at the University of Birmingham. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/p0vo6lf

The risk of heart attack was about 30% higher with each decade of age as people with HIV got older. However, that risk increased 85% with each decade among people who also have untreated hepatitis C, according to a new analysis of more than 23,000 people receiving HIV treatment in North America. These findings indicate HIV and hepatitis C status, as well as more traditional heart disease risk factors, should be considered to decrease heart attack risk. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/68dK0hz

Mosquitoes that spread Zika, dengue and yellow fever are guided toward their victims by a scent from human skin. The exact composition of that scent has not been identified until now. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PurMWJ8

Forensic dramas on TV make it seem easy to determine when fingerprints were left at the scene of a crime. In reality, the oils in fingerprints degrade over time, and it's difficult to figure out their age. Now, researchers have discovered molecular markers for changes to these oils over a seven-day time period -- information that could be used to estimate fingerprints' ages more accurately. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/dhsXySP

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ksp95SP

Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral and is now Europe's longest-serving head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Ksavi2

President Putin has said Western military advisers are actively involved in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eOMhZ0U

Pittsburgh's steel industry may be largely in the past, but its legacy lives on in city soils. Geologists now show how historical coking and smelting dropped toxic metals in Pittsburgh's soil, particularly in the eastern half of the city. With samples from 56 parks, cemeteries and other sites around the city, the team was able to pinpoint some of those polluting factors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LtBzjEX

Researchers use satellites to measure soil moisture around certain crops to solve a long-standing mystery about how water impacts agricultural production. The researchers found that models using soil moisture explain 30% to 120% more of the year-to-year variation in yield across crops than models that rely on rainfall. The research give scientists a better understanding of how crop yields will change under climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BUM46K9

Increases in depression without commensurate increases in treatment are widespread, reports a study. In 2020, past 12-month depression was prevalent among nearly 1 in 10 Americans and almost 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1asPAVz

Early intervention with rituximab, a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), can reduce the risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes loss of muscle control. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/XtU7Ysj

Victoria Cross recipient Captain Limbu was unable to go to the state funeral but still made a special tribute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kJCzZtK

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/26BgRLG

A 7.6 earthquake hits western Mexico on the anniversary of two other quakes in 1985 and 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hDTcrUE

In a proof-of-principle study, researchers have shown that smartphones are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%. This is the lowest value that pulse oximeters should be able to measure, as recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1KC6Skc

The president said there is still "a lot of work" being done to control the virus in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/62alMbJ

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/95p3F6C

Our correspondents on how countries around the world witnessed the ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YEA4gmS

Am I over the hill? This question comes up regularly among workers over 50. A common prejudice is that older people's efficiency and stress-tolerance are continuously decreasing. But mental performance, self-confidence, psychological resilience and well-being can be improved in the 50-plus generation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/J4AzM5Q

The Canadian-American actress took part in the procession at Westminster Abbey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U7yv4WJ

Mark Frerichs, a US navy veteran working as an engineer, was taken in Afghanistan in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pQzGEXs

The US island's population of 3.3 million loses electricity as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u6AItXK

The audience at Buckingham Palace took place after Olena Zelenska saw the Queen lying in state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dkb80ZO

Some say a threat to ban the Nyege Nyege festival actually boosted ticket sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/egALjov

Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva condemns the Ukraine war, in solidarity with her showbiz husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RZAqoef

The festival's People's Choice Award is regarded as an indicator of future success at the Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jYiAEaO

The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China's zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bj97lRU

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EmeK5lH

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QUgHOMA

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the embattled Zaporizhzhia site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mbCnHiv

Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mSboOVi

Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NPt8xoQ

The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire in North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2cqr3TH

Human rights campaigners say it is a stain on Queen Elizabeth II's memory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BZvAimP

The first study to treat moderate-to-severe eczema in infants and children 6 months to 5 years old with a biologic drug rather than immune-suppressing medications shows the drug was highly effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of eczema. More than half of children had at least a 75% reduction in signs of eczema and itch. Kids slept through night for first time instead of scratching. Parents saw children's personalities change as they were able to lead a normal life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VPeLXNw

Blocking the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs hindered the formation and growth of kidney cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) models, researchers reported. The findings suggest a strategy for gene therapy with the potential to arrest or cure ADPKD. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ldhAUzI

There have been several raids by customers in the past week as people try to access their savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vXpscbu

Men are being forced to join the army, which has been aiding neighbouring Ethiopia fight rebel forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eVOL26F

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XJcHYVb

Officials in the city of Changsha say the fire has been extinguished and reported no casualties so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/suy3ivh

Rescuers are searching for four others missing after torrential rainfall hit the Marche region overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zTwA7J5

What happens when people unknowingly eat, drink or inhale nearly invisible pieces of plastic? Although it's unclear what impact this really has on humans, researchers have now taken a step toward answering that question. A team now reports laboratory results indicating that tiny plastic particles could enter liver and lung cells and disrupt their regular processes, potentially causing adverse health outcomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/IL5hqPH

A research test is designed to predict which patients treated with immunotherapies are likely to have their cancer recur or have severe side effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Qpeo78h

In his first major speech, William Ruto takes the politically risky move of ending a petrol subsidy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ES4bvAO

A strike would have impacted millions and cost the economy an estimated $2bn (£1.7bn) a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H8RMEaF

A long-time pariah, the Sweden Democrats are now the country's second-largest party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XbCzxPp

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m1aObdZ

Singer Doda was fined for saying the writers of the Bible had been intoxicated on wine and cannabis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wv2hH9q

Making stem cells from a patient's adult cells -- rather than human embryos -- is one of the holy grails in modern medicine treatments. New research brings us two steps closer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/aLw0tnB

Just as optical illusions can fool the eye to present a distorted image of reality, moral illusions can fool our decision-making ability, making us more selfish. But the results also show that we are more likely to vote for the good of all when taking part in democratic decisions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/lOGwW3h

The second such incident in weeks comes as anger at restricted access to savings boils over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/avAM3en

The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lYmnKa

Olivia Akers wrote to Queen Elizabeth II in June with photos of her dressed as Her Majesty for a competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AGgofza

Typhoon Muifa will be the 12th to hit mainland China this year and is expected to be the strongest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lftyRap