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The social determinants of justice. Credit: McCausland & Baldry, 2023 You might have heard the phrase "social determinants of health". It's the idea that social factors—such as poverty, access to education, where you live and whether you face discrimination—have a huge influence on your health and life expectancy. These…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Rich elites with large swimming pools and well-maintained lawns are leaving poorer communities without basic access to water in cities across the world. New research published today has found social inequalities are driving urban water crises more than environmental factors, such as climate change…

Many cryptocurrencies are struggling with external market factors that are affecting their price and value in the market. Knowing the best cryptos to invest in can take time, as several other top cryptos are subjected to the market’s woes. However, DigiToads (TOADS) stands strong, and analysts declared it was the best gainer in Q1 2023. The DigiToads platform is futuristic as it adopts a P2E Web3 gaming ecosystem. Analysts predict DigiToads could see a 10x increase in value, which means that its market capitalization…

The top 10 factors to consider when choosing a crypto exchange to save you money and time When picking a crypto exchange, there are many things to consider, but for many crypto investors, aspects like liquidity, the convenience of use, and if the exchange is available in your area should probably be top of mind. You might immediately save time and money by taking those things into account. Users can make trades on the crypto exchange by connecting their wallets or using the exchange’s custodial wallet, which can be…

A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, leading to the death of brain cells. Strokes can be caused by a variety of factors, including blockages in blood vessels, bleeding in the brain, or a disruption in blood flow to the brain due to a blood clot.High blood pressure and diabetes are widely recognized as major risk factors for stroke. However, a new study, published in Neurology — the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology — has revealed that the risk…

Nearly two dozen journals from two of the fastest growing open-access publishers, including one of the world’s largest journals by volume, will no longer receive a key scholarly imprimatur. On 20 March, the Web of Science database said it delisted the journals along with dozens of others, stripping them of an impact factor, the citation-based measure of quality that, although controversial, carries weight with authors and institutions. The move highlights…

Global patterns of (a) WSCFEmm, (b) WSCFEC, (c) WSCFEL, and (d) WSCFES in (e) different forest cover types and different climate zones. Charts on the top and right of (a) show the longitudinal and latitudinal distributions of WSCFEkm3, respectively. Credit: Geophysical Research Letters (2023). DOI: 10.1029/2022GL099888 Water storage capacity of the forest ecosystem refers to the precipitation that can be intercepted and stored…

The 2023 local search ranking factors survey is now out, it is a survey of what local SEO experts rank the most important ranking factors are for both ranking in the Google local pack and also in the Google organic local results. More survey details. This survey was conducted by Whitespark and surveyed 44 different local SEO experts. It asked these local SEO experts to rank 149 potential local search ranking factors in order of importance across both the local pack and organic…

The largest genetic study ever conducted on endometriosis has revealed significant overlap in genes associated with nearly a dozen other pain conditions, including migraines.The findings could open a new chapter for research on the underlying causes of the disease and potential new treatments.Endometriosis, or endo for short, is a highly common, inflammatory condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the organ. It's the leading cause of chronic pelvic pain, although symptoms can also…

Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2500 grams). This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as premature birth, poor maternal nutrition, or certain health conditions of the mother. Babies with low birth weight may face a higher risk of health complications and developmental delays, making it important to closely monitor their growth and development.According to researchers, having multiple births, a short gap between pregnancies, and a maternal…