Archaeologists from Uppdrag Arkeologi have uncovered a phallic stone during excavations of Viking Age burials and dwellings from the Iron Age. The discovery was made during preliminary excavations for the…
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Cancer has an obesity-related risk factor, and it depends on sex and cancer type
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cancer Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.05.010 Obesity has been previously linked to an increased risk of cancer, but most studies have not differentiated the risks between male and…
Anti-trans bills and political climates are taking a significant mental health toll on trans and nonbinary people – even during Pride
Pride month is a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, with parades and events that bring people together in joyful moments of connection. In 2023, as the LGBTQ+ community…
Why some women should receive more than mammograms to screen for breast cancer
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Dense breast tissue, which contains a higher proportion of fibrous tissue than fat, is a risk factor for breast cancer and also makes it more difficult…
Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Rates of colorectal cancer are high despite widespread adoption of screening programs in many high-income European countries. Such programs tend to use a one-size-fits-all approach where…
This Week in Neuroscience News: Top 5 Articles of the Week – June 11, 2023
Summary: This week’s top five neuroscience breakthroughs bring to light fascinating insights into human cognition, emotion, and physical attributes. From a potential cure for baldness to new insight into how…
Cheap diabetes drug reduces risk of long COVID: study
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People who took a cheap diabetes drug after testing positive for COVID-19 had a 40 percent lower risk of getting long COVID, a US-based study said…
Genetic counseling for familial colorectal cancer can provide significant improvements in patient empowerment
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Genetic counseling is essential when dealing with individuals who are affected by, or at risk of, inherited disease. Although it is known to be useful in…
Chimú Culture constructed 10 km wall to protect capital against El Niño events |
Archaeologists conducting a study of the Muralla La Cumbre, a 10 km wall in northern Peru, have concluded that the Chimú Culture constructed the wall to protect the capital of…
Hunter gatherers used bone flutes to imitate raptors |
Bone flutes discovered at Eynan-Mallaha in Israel may have been used to imitate the call of raptors. Eynan-Mallaha was an Epipalaeolithic settlement belonging to the Natufian culture, built and settled…
