Summary: Can hearing that a medical shot “really hurts” actually make the needle sting more? According to a new study, the answer is a definitive yes. Researchers discovered that social…
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Ancient shipwrecks discovered near Libyan Port City of Ptolemais
Archaeologists from the University of Warsaw have uncovered the remains of several ancient shipwrecks near the historic port city of Ptolemais in northeastern Libya, shedding new light on maritime activity…
Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression
Summary: Young people with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience “internalizing” problems like anxiety and low mood, but until now, the exact links between these conditions remained unclear. A…
We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles in the U.S. was relatively rare – a few hundred cases each year, at most. But suddenly, the disease has become…
AI Autocomplete Covertly Shifts Human Opinions
Summary: AI-powered writing tools do more than just speed up your typing—they may be subtly rewriting your worldviews. A large-scale study reveals that biased autocomplete suggestions can shift a user’s…
Archaeologists reveal new findings into the death of Princess Ulyania
Archaeologists in Russia have uncovered new evidence about the burial of Princess Ulyania of Uglich, challenging a long-standing historical claim that she died violently during the reign of Tsar Ivan…
Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
Over the past few years, a new class of medications has transformed the treatment of obesity. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing appetite, helping people eat…
Ancient Roman rite revealed by nail found in chest of Roman burial
Archaeologists excavating a newly uncovered section of Rome’s Ostiense Necropolis have discovered evidence of a mysterious funerary ritual: iron nails deliberately placed on the chests of the deceased. The unusual…
Higher buprenorphine doses help patients stay in opioid use disorder treatment, new study finds
Patients who are prescribed higher daily doses of the medication buprenorphine for opioid use disorder are significantly more likely to stay in treatment. Those on 17 to 24 milligrams averaged…
