By harnessing light, my colleagues and I designed a wireless, ultrathin pacemaker that operates like a solar panel. This design not only eliminates the need for batteries but also minimizes…
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Ornate Jin Dynasty tombs found in Changzhi city
Archaeologists from the Changzhi Archaeological Research Institute have uncovered three decorated Jin Dynasty tombs in Changzhi city, China. The tomb was first discovered in November 2023, with the results of…
Very low calorie diets safe for teens with obesity when monitored by a dietitian, say researchers
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, says new research to…
How meth became an epidemic in America, and what’s happening now that it’s faded from the headlines
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Rural America has long suffered from an epidemic of methamphetamine use, which accounts for thousands of drug overdoses and deaths every year. William Garriott, an anthropologist…
AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
Credit: CC0 Public Domain We all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don’t need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate them virtually so…
Archaeologists find cemetery and cultural objects from the Warring States period
Archaeologists from the Hubei Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, and the Xiangyang Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, have uncovered a large cemetery from the Warring States…
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening
by Carla K. Johnson This image provided by Guardant Health in March 2024, shows packaging for their colon cancer blood test, Shield. According to a study published Wednesday, March 13,…
Research finds not placing a drain improves distal pancreatectomy outcomes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Research led by Amsterdam UMC across 10 Dutch hospitals and two Italian hospitals has found that not placing a drain during surgery improves outcomes in patients…
Digestive problems in ‘long COVID’ linked to psychological trauma, according research
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problems and psychological trauma more than…
Paws for Thought: Dog Interaction Boosts Brainwaves and Relaxation
Summary: A new study highlights the psychological and neurological benefits of interacting with dogs, revealing that activities such as playing and walking with dogs enhance brain wave strengths linked to…
