Thinking of trying a new diet? Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before you do

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain We live in a society that glorifies dieting, with around 42% of adults globally having tried to lose weight. Messages about dieting and weight loss are…

Black/African American individuals have an increased risk for severe insulin-deficient diabetes

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While diabetes patients are categorized into two groups, either type 1 or type 2, no two patients are the same. The simple categorization often does not…

New archaeological discoveries found frozen in Ice

Archaeologists have made several new discoveries during a study of ice patches in Lendbreen, Norway. “Secrets Of The Ice” is a glacier archaeology program, dedicated to studying ice patches containing…

Vandal warrior graves discovered in ancient cemetery

Archaeologists have discovered two Vandal warrior graves during excavations of an ancient cemetery in Ostrowiec County, Poland. The cemetery is located near the town of Glinka and dates from around…

No Link Found Between Ozempic and Suicide Risk

Summary: A new study has found no evidence that GLP-1 analogues, common diabetes drugs, increase the risk of suicide, self-harm, or related mental health issues. Researchers analyzed data from around…

Virtual Reality Boosts Exercise Engagement by Sensing Emotions

Summary: Adaptive VR exergames, which adjust difficulty based on a user’s emotional state, can improve exercise adherence and enjoyment. By using sensors to monitor physiological changes like heart rate and…

New research has potential to speed up forensic analysis in sexual assault cases

DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual…

New NFL helmet accessory reduces concussions − but players and fans may not be ready to embrace safety over swag

Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have…

How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early…

Impact of concussion while playing sports is different in those who don’t play professionally, study suggests

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a study led by a UNSW medical researcher suggests. In fact, study…