As a mental health nurse practitioner who sees patients both in person and via telehealth, I’m often struck by just how many of my patients would not have received any…
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Homeowner stumbles upon Denmark’s largest-ever Viking silver hoard
A homeowner preparing to build a new patio has accidentally uncovered the largest Viking silver treasure ever discovered in Denmark, revealing hundreds of objects that offer a remarkable glimpse into…
Trust is a behavior, not a credential – and that explains the Rodgers-Fauci divide
Following an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Aug. 3, 2026, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, received attention for calling Dr. Anthony Fauci an “absolute coward” and…
How does ‘Salmonella’ contaminate everything under the sun? A food safety specialist explains how you can stop its spread
Does it feel like Salmonella is contaminating everything these days? From the food you eat and the pets you love to the surfaces you touch and the recreational areas you…
New study suggests Roman Neuenstadt was abandoned after two generations
Archaeological investigations at Neuenstadt am Kocher suggest the Roman settlement survived for only a few decades before growing instability along the empire’s frontier may have forced its inhabitants to leave.…
New discoveries point to lost settlement of Nyénye
A series of medieval graves, pottery fragments and building rubble has helped archaeologists pinpoint the location of Nyénye, a long-lost Hungarian settlement known from historical records but whose precise location…
New discoveries reveal secrets of late Roman fort at Tokod
Archaeologists excavating a late Roman fortress in Tokod, Hungary, have uncovered valuable artefacts and new evidence of an early Christian church. The latest discoveries were made during continuing excavations at…
Your skin chemistry may affect which mosquitoes most want to bite you
Some people seem to get eaten alive by mosquitoes each summer, while others sail through the season with nary a bite. Certain mosquito species are attracted to, or repelled by,…
‘Must I take all my antibiotics?’ Why infectious disease experts are rethinking this longstanding rule
You’ve probably heard it for years, every time you get a prescription for antibiotics: “Make sure to take all the pills.” Traditionally, clinicians have given two reasons for these strict…
Professional gaming is brutal on the body – inside the growing field of treating esports injuries
Chinese esports player Jian “Uzi” Zi-hao was more than a star “League of Legends” player: He was so talented that his team structured its entire strategy around his abilities, funneling…
