The ancient Maya believed their breath was a link to the divine. To purify it, many people filed, notched, and polished their teeth, some even decorating them with gemstones. Now, a fresh analysis sug

A gradually waning appetite for meat over the past twenty years has pushed the greenhouse gas emissions of US diets down by 35%, finds a surprising and hopeful new study. The country’s emissions stil

WHO: Jeremy Faust, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, corresponding author of JAMA paper WHAT: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to excess deaths — a higher number of fat

In 2011, Fauja Singh became the oldest person to run a marathon when he completed all 42 kilometers of a Toronto race in just over 8 hours. Singh—100 at the time (and still active today)—is exceptiona

Dolphins can recognise familiar animals by taste Dolphins are well known for their acoustic sense and being able to communicate over several kilometres underwater. Now researchers at the University o

More than half of Canadians with multiple sclerosis (MS) report using cannabis to help manage their symptoms, according to a new study. The study, “ Medical cannabis use in Canadians with multiple sc

“Wish we could turn back time/ To the good old days/ When our momma sang us to sleep/ But now we’re stressed out.” This forms the refrain to a song by Twenty One Pilots; the stress of maturing and ent

Medicinal cannabis reduces cancer-related pain and the need for opiate-based painkillers, reveals a new comprehensive study of its use by oncology patients A comprehensive assessment of the benefits

Ancient faeces found near Stonehenge show its builders may have dined on badly cooked cow offal during epic winter feasts. The bizarre find at Durrington Walls, just 2.8km from the ancient stones in

The first reptile allergen has been discovered, suggesting that crocodile meat, a healthy protein source, can trigger allergic reactions in those allergic to fish. Fish allergy, often a life-long con

Toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis is common in Australian adults. Efforts to quantify and address risk factors for human infection with T. gondii are justified. Eight participants (0.16%) had retinal les

Scientists have identified more than 3,000 potentially harmful chemicals that can be found in food packaging and other food-related materials, two-thirds of which were not previously known to be in co

Scientists accidentally discover “scallop discos” as an environmentally friendly fishing method Posted on 19 May 2022 Scientists working in partnership with fishermen have stumbled upon a new way of

Fumes from SpaceX and Blue Origin's rockets could harm health and the climate, a study showed. It said the concentration of nitrogen oxides released by a rocket was "hazardous to human health." The

Largest increases found among high-school seniors, tripling in 2 years from 5 to 14 percent Cannabis vaping is increasing as the most popular method of cannabis delivery among all adolescents in the

A daily handful of cranberries can help strengthen memory and protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions, according to new research. British scientists reveal that the s

A few years after the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic doctors around the world began to notice an increase in new Parkinson’s disease cases. This link between viral infection and increased Parkinson’s risk

Each year, about 700,000 people around the world die due to antibiotic resistance. According to the WHO, annual deaths could rise to 10 million by 2050, exceeding the number of people who right now di

Background: The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is limited by concerns about its cognitive adverse effects. Preliminary evidence suggests that administering the glutamate antagonist ketamine wi

Here’s a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests. As part of a la

A new study out of the United Kingdom has found that women are almost twice as likely as men to be trapped in a vehicle after a crash. The study, published earlier this month in peer-reviewed medical

The NBA has undergone formative changes since commissioner David Stern began his tenure. Stern has endeavored to make the NBA a consumer-friendly and marketable league by implementing sanctions on phy

New research casts doubts on claims that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events encourage aggressive and criminal behavior. The study, published in the Journal of Health Economics, provides evide

A COVID-19 booster shot will provide strong and broad antibody protection against the range of omicron sublineage variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in circulation, two new studies using serum from huma

Pugs were also found to be at higher risk of skinfold infections. Dr Hill says "they have more skin than they need for the size of their face", which can cause skin infections to occur, creating soren

Tuesday 17 May 2022 9:45am Anyone waiting for a sociopath to grow up or calm down should give up; they will not change, a new study has revealed. The research, published in the International Journal

Abstract Obesity not only leads to immense medical costs associated with treating obesity-related illness but is also associated with lower employment prospects and earnings. This study shows that su

Molar found in Laos could be the first fossil evidence that the hominin species was far-ranging and able to adapt to different climates. The fossilized molar, seen here from several angles, is though

Background/Objectives The study considers the problem of the inclusion of people with obesity in the context of the growing role of computer-based work. Negative stereotypes about people with obesity

After scrambling up a steep rocky pitch in the Annamite Mountains of Laos, Laura Shackelford was initially underwhelmed. The paleoanthropologist from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stood

A new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of a recorded diagnosis of COVID-19 was associated with a r

Source: lukasbieri/Pixabay We often try hard to stay connected to others (e.g., to friends and family). But how do we stay connected to ourselves? Self-connection is a new, important concept, one wh

Pollution continues to be a huge global killer. A new report this week estimates that pollution contributed to 9 million early deaths worldwide in 2019, often from air pollution. The latest figures ar

The rapid and accurate identification and isolation of patients with coronavirus infection is an important part of global pandemic management. The current diagnosis of coronavirus infection is based o

According to a recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science, women report a greater tendency to engage in risky sexual behaviors with more attractive partners, and when they use their

Research team makes mind-reading possible with electronics and AI MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (05/17/2022)—University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have developed a more accurate, less invasive tec