Archaeologists have uncovered evidence indicating that a Roman-era pool at Tyana was once a sanctuary in dedication to Asclepius. Tyana, known as Tuwana during the Iron Age, was an ancient…
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Omega-3 deficit linked to ADHD symptoms in Palestinian adolescents
Credit: Pok Rie from Pexels Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are influenced by socioeconomic factors in regions affected by conflict and resource limitations, a new study focusing on non-Western populations has…
Rivalry Rewires the Brain: Why Fans Lose Control in an Instant
Summary: New brain-imaging research shows that soccer fans experience rapid shifts in reward and self-control circuits when their team wins or loses against a rival. Victories trigger heightened reward responses,…
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of…
Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival
Affordable health care was the primary point of contention in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which hit 43 days on Nov. 12, 2025. This fight highlights a persistent…
Researchers call for greater clarity around prenatal screening forms
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new Australian study has found that forms used for one of the most common genetic screening tests in pregnancy—costing prospective parents up to $550—are often…
Timely home repairs are needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communities
by Stephanie Enkel, Asha Bowen, Hannah M.M. Thomas, Rachel Burgess, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain For people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine…
Secrets of the “Band of Holes” revealed
A groundbreaking study published in Antiquity has shed new light on the purpose of the enigmatic site known as the “Band of Holes” on Monte Sierpe in southern Peru. The…
Mayan sculpture depicting face of elderly man found in Sierra Papacal
Image Credit : INAH Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a sculpture depicting the face of an elderly man in the ejido of Sierra Papacal,…
