Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An international team of researchers, including experts from the University of Adelaide, has found genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve…
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Low LDL cholesterol levels linked to reduced risk of dementia
Credit: CC0 Public Domain People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia, shows…
Hallstatt dagger discovered on Baltic Coast
Researchers from the St. Cordula Association for the Protection of Monuments have discovered a rare Hallstatt-era dagger, revealed after a storm caused a section of a Baltic Sea cliff to…
Rural communities need support to decrease health disparities and improve access to care, say researchers
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Rural communities in the United States face a dire health crisis that threatens the population’s well-being, says the American College of Physicians, in a new policy…
Childhood Adversity Dulls Joy and Deepens Daily Emotional Swings
Summary: A new study reveals that adverse childhood experiences make adults more emotionally reactive—not only to negative events, but also to positive ones. People with a history of abuse or…
Study reveals stark racial disparities in IBD care across the United States
Micrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology reveals…
Improved algorithm for predicting older people’s frailty can help doctors intervene earlier
Exercise class for older adults. They are sitting on chairs using resistance exercise bands above their heads. Credit: Centre for Ageing Better Researchers have successfully improved the Electronic Frailty Index…
Psychedelics May Enhance Intimacy, Attraction, and Sexual Expression
Summary: In the first study of its kind, researchers found that psychedelic use can positively affect sexuality, romantic relationships, and gender expression. Surveying nearly 600 users of substances like psilocybin,…
Traces of Ecuador’s first colonial-era city unearthed in Riobamba
Archaeologists from Ecuador’s National Institute of Cultural Heritage (INPC) have uncovered remnants of an early colonial-era city that was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1797. Located in the San…
Fear of Emotions Fuels PTSD-Related Conflict in Romantic Relationships
Summary: New research reveals that fear of emotions may explain why individuals with PTSD symptoms often struggle to communicate with romantic partners. The study found that people with higher PTSD…
