Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have…
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How the Nile helped an ancient Sudanese city thrive for centuries
A stretch of the Nile in northern Sudan appears to have underpinned the long occupation of Napata, an early urban centre of the Kushite state, according to work led by…
Detectorists uncover Polish cavalry sabre and WWII relics
A collection of wartime objects, including a Polish cavalry sabre, has been found in Ryki County in eastern Poland. The discovery was made during a field survey conducted by members…
Excavations uncover Roman remains in Écija
Construction crews working on the renovation of the city hall in Écija, Spain, have uncovered a section of Roman mosaic along with remains linked to an ancient bath system, bringing…
How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression
Summary: Ketamine has been a “miracle” for many with treatment-resistant depression, but its side effects and short duration have limited its use. Two new studies have “reverse engineered” exactly how…
Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. During pregnancy, this bacteria can pass from a mother with untreated syphilis, known as maternal syphilis, to her…
Pollen traces reveal repairs on Roman shipwreck across the Adriatic
A Roman ship that sank about 2,200 years ago off the Adriatic coast is offering a closer look at how vessels were maintained in antiquity. New research suggests the ship…
Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for a chain of crisis pregnancy centers based in New Jersey to challenge a subpoena from New Jersey’s attorney general. First Choice…
Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
Spring’s warmer weather lures people outdoors – and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease. Already, the 2026 tick season is booming. On April 23, the Centers for…
Ancient beaver bone pit in Germany points to early fur use
Archaeologists in central Germany have uncovered a 7,000-year-old pit filled with beaver bones, shedding light on how early farming communities may have hunted animals for their fur. The discovery was…
