Men who conform to traditional gender roles are at a higher risk of suicide, finds study

Latent profile-derived subgroups of men conforming to traditional masculinity ideologies. Credit: Heliyon (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39094 Men commit suicide much more often than women. Those who want to live up to…

Scientists find cause of rare devastating, autoimmune disease in Puerto Ricans—but also find potential treatment

DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A rare autoimmune condition with a tongue-twister of a name may impact people of Puerto…

Why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food taste delicious. They can satisfy our…

WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public Domain The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the…

Significant archaeological discoveries unearthed in the Olomouc Region

Archaeologists from the Olomouc Archaeological Centre have made several significant discoveries at Dluhonice, located in the Olomouc region of Czechia. The discoveries include an extensive Celtic cremation cemetery from the…

Glioblastoma treatment shows promise in mouse study

GAD activity in immunocompromised setting. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08224-z Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-led researchers have identified a small molecule called gliocidin that kills glioblastoma cells without damaging healthy…

Talk therapy and rehabilitation may improve long COVID symptoms, but effects are modest

Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a program of physical and mental rehabilitation probably improve symptoms of long COVID, but the effects are modest, finds a…

Pre-Hispanic port found beneath Mexico City

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a pre-Hispanic port beneath Chapultepec Avenue in Mexico City. According to the archaeologists, the port originally stood on…

Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection reduces risk of HIV infection by 96%

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For oral medications that prevent new HIV infection to be effective, the patient must take certain actions, including attending doctor’s visits every three months and—most importantly—consistency.…

Depression Linked to Increased Menstrual Pain

Summary: Depression may increase the risk of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, through mechanisms such as sleep disturbances. Using genetic analysis, researchers found that depression likely causes period pain, rather than…