Combination of pre- and probiotics offers superior anti-inflammatory benefits compared with omega-3 or prebiotic alone

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study, led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, has found that combining certain types of dietary supplements is more effective than single prebiotics…

Roman silver treasure unearthed near Borsum

A Roman hoard containing 450 silver coins, several silver bars, a gold ring, and a gold coin, has been unearthed near the village of Borsum in the Hildesheim district, Germany.…

Low-dose steroids could effectively treat severe kidney inflammation

Credit: University Hospital Bonn / lab Prof. Christian Kurts Will it be possible to treat severe kidney inflammation with fewer drugs in the future? A new study by the University…

Feeling the Music: Touch Amplifies Emotional Power of Sound

Summary: A new study shows that combining touch with hearing profoundly intensifies emotional responses to music. Using a custom-built device that transforms sound into tactile vibrations, researchers found that people…

Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases

Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care. Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease,…

Yes, ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean it’s overdiagnosed

Many news outlets have reported an increase – or surge – in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, diagnoses in both children and adults. At the same time, health care providers, teachers…

Where you live may affect your brain health, new study finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.…

Ditch the ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes, researchers say

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Sports footwear manufacturers should ditch the “shrink it and pink it” approach to women’s running shoes, because it fails to differentiate women’s distinct anatomical and biomechanical…

Prehistoric megastructures reveal large-scale hunting networks

An airborne laser survey on the Karst Plateau of the Adriatic hinterland has led to the discovery of previously unknown dry-stone megastructures. The results of the study, published in the…

Neural activity helps circuit connections mature into optimal signal transmitters

A detail of a figure from the paper shows synapses formed between a neuron (above) and muscle (below) a narrow cleft. The distinct T-bar shape indicates an active zone. In…