As health care costs rise, patients aren’t just shouldering higher bills. They’re bearing more and more responsibility for getting information. Americans are facing a health care affordability crunch on multiple…
Category: Humans
WWII Japanese Shiden Kai fighter raised from seabed after 81 years
A Japanese fighter aircraft dating from the Second World War has been recovered from coastal waters in Kagoshima Prefecture, more than 80 years after it was lost in combat. The…
How Trauma Changes a Child’s Sense of Touch and Sound
Summary: For young survivors of the October 7, 2023, attacks, the trauma of war has moved beyond the mind and into the nervous system. A new study reveals that nearly…
Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind
Amid a renaissance in the science of psychedelics, public interest in psilocybin – or magic mushrooms, as they’ve long been known – is surging. One study found that rates of…
10th-century treasure discovery reveals Europe-wide trade links
A large hoard of jewellery discovered in the Russian city of Veliky Novgorod is providing new insights into long-distance trade and cultural exchange in medieval Europe. Veliky Novgorod is one…
Double Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress Rhythm
Summary: For most people, the “stress hormone” cortisol hits its lowest point at midnight, allowing the body to recover and rest. However, new research reveals that for nurses working double…
Glass Half Full: Optimism Lowers Your Dementia Risk
Summary: Can your outlook on life actually protect your brain? A massive new study suggests that optimism is a powerful “psychosocial asset” for healthy aging. Researchers analyzed data from over…
From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it
Public health institutions are under threat by populist governments across the globe. From Budapest to Jakarta, Indonesia, public health agencies are being stripped of funding and independence. Meanwhile, disinformation has…
Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection
A California company has recalled more than 3.1 million bottles of lubricating eye drops because it had not properly tested – and thus could not prove – whether the products…
