Monday, April 18, 2022

Product label changes do not prevent accidental acetaminophen overdoses

Changes to acetaminophen product labels did not decrease rates of hospitalization for accidental acetaminophen overdoses, according to a new Canadian study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Sun releases significant solar flare

The Sun emitted a significant solar flare on April 16, 2022, peaking at 11:34 p.m. EST. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/sun-releases-significant-solar-flare-1

Sustainable investing: How effective is it really?

In October, a report released by the White House warned that "Climate change is an emerging threat to the financial stability of the United States."

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/sustainable-investing-how-effective-is-it-really

Study finds local voluntary programs are effective in promoting green energy

Programs encouraging voluntary solar energy use at the local level are effective in spurring the adoption of solar power, a Florida State University researcher has found.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/study-finds-local-voluntary-programs-are-effective-in-promoting-green-energy

Perception matters: How fear about crime impacts presidential approval

Only one in three Americans, or 36%, approve of President Joe Biden's handling of crime, according to a December 2021 poll by ABC News and Ipsos. An ABC News story tied the low approval to "historic jumps" in the nation's murder rates. However, new research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that other less objective factors may be contributing to Biden's low approval rating.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/perception-matters-how-fear-about-crime-impacts-presidential-approval

Excess weight almost doubles risk of womb cancer

New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study published today in BMC Medicine.

NASA moon rocket faces more flight delays as repairs mount

The flight debut of NASA's mega moon rocket faces additional delays following a string of failed fueling tests.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/nasa-moon-rocket-faces-more-flight-delays-as-repairs-mount