Painted Scylla statues found in ancient Laodicea

Excavations in ancient Laodicea have revealed a rare collection of painted Scylla statues. Laodicea was an Ancient Greek city on the river Lycus, located in the present-day Denizli Province, Turkey.…

Playing a game to understand the human microbiome

The picnic food choices affect the microbiome. Credit: ISDS—TU Graz Researchers at TU Graz have published a video game about the health effects of the microbiome and what impact our…

Superbugs spread to family members of recently hospitalized patients

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Family members of patients recently discharged from the hospital may have a higher risk of getting an antibiotic-resistant infection, often called a superbug, even if the…

Organization urges IOC to cut ties with soft drink manufacturer in interests of athletes, spectators, planet

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should cut its ties with Coca-Cola in the best interests of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urge Trish Cotter and Sandra…

Carvings at Göbekli Tepe might be world’s oldest calendar

A series of carving on stone pillars at Göbekli Tepe could be an astronomical record of an event that triggered a key shift in human civilisation. Göbekli Tepe is a…

Social Drinking Activates Dopamine and Elevates Mood

Summary: New research reveals why alcohol makes people feel happier in social settings but not when drinking alone. Using fruit flies, scientists discovered that dopamine in the brain plays a…

Loneliness Linked to Nightmares – Neuroscience News

Summary: Research reveals that loneliness is linked to an increased frequency and intensity of nightmares, highlighting the connection between social isolation and sleep disturbances. The study suggests that stress, rumination,…

Researchers leverage AI to help business provide nutritious choices in American food deserts

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Vast swaths of the nation, both urban and rural, are deemed “food deserts” due to their reduced access to a variety of healthy and inexpensive food.…

Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower…

Interplay of sex, marital status, education, race linked to 18 year US lifespan gap

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The interplay of a quartet of sex, marital status, education, and race is linked to an 18 year lifespan gap for US citizens, and while no…