A major archaeological investigation has shed new light on the southern outskirts of Nya Lödöse, the 16th-century predecessor of modern-day Gothenburg. The study, led by Arkeologerna at the Swedish History…
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Disagreement between two kidney function tests predicts serious health problems
Credit: Karola G from Pexels A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.…
National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters
Between January and mid-October 2025, calls to local 211 helplines from people seeking food pantries in their community held steady at nearly 1,000 calls per day. But as the government…
New Therapy Reshapes Images That Fuel Psychosis
Summary: A new imagery-focused therapy called iMAPS may help people with psychosis gain control over disturbing mental images that fuel paranoia, fear, and hallucinations. In a feasibility trial of 45…
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs
A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because it contains elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines.…
Scientists try heat therapy to lower blood pressure
Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Applied Physiology (2025). DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00977.2024 The saying goes that you should stay out of the kitchen if you can’t take the heat, but new research…
Poor olfaction linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease
Poor olfaction is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in older adults, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.…
Archaeologists confirm the burial remains of Saint Hilarion
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Saint Hilarion’s tomb and burial remains in the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Located in the Suzdal Kremlin, the cathedral…
New Drug Exposes Hidden Subtypes of Psychosis
Summary: A new study examining real-world hospital data reveals early indicators of who is most likely to benefit from Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia drug mechanism approved in 50 years.…
New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice
A histology showing the ankle joint of a mouse four days after receiving the new antibody treatment, V11 sFc. Credit: Ravetch lab, . Rockefeller University Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy involves…
