Archaeologists excavating the crash site of the B-17 “Little Boy Blue” have recovered a dog tag belonging to USAAF Co-Pilot Aaron Brinkoeter. During WWII, the United States Army Air Force…
Category: Humans
I feel sick. How do I know if I have the flu, COVID, RSV or something else?
Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels You wake with a sore throat and realize you are sick. Is this going to be a two-day or a two-week illness? Should you go…
Australia launches landmark peanut allergy treatment for babies
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Australian children with potentially deadly peanut allergies will be offered life-saving treatment in a nationwide program touted as a world first. Eligible babies will receive daily…
Marble head depicting Zeus found in ancient Aphrodisias
Archaeologists have discovered a marble head depicting Zeus during excavations in ancient Aphrodisias. Aphrodisias was a Greek Hellenistic city in the historic Caria cultural region of Anatolia, Turkey. The city…
Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies
Determining performance of blood biomarker tests for amyloid pathology. Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment with a clinical exam of memory and thinking skills. To determine whether Alzheimer’s disease is the cause…
Nurse practitioners can ease NZ’s health care pressures—why is the role not better recognized or funded?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New Zealand’s health system is grappling with a severe workforce shortage. Media reports frequently highlight individuals and families being unable to access timely health care, exacerbated…
Preteen Suicide Rates Rising, Especially Among Girls and Minorities
Summary: A recent study reveals that preteen suicide rates have increased by 8% annually since 2008, with the highest rises among female, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic preteens.…
Exercise Boosts Motivation to Combat Depression
Summary: A new study suggests that exercise reduces depression by boosting motivation through decreased inflammation and enhanced dopamine function. This understanding could lead to personalized exercise programs as treatment. The…
Research shows genetic variants are more common in people with Parkinson’s disease than previously thought
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Investigators in the Parkinson’s Foundation-backed PD GENEration study—which reached its goal of 15,000 participants ahead of schedule this spring—found that 13% of participants have a genetic…
