Summary: A new study revealed that while people are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional and mental health support, the vast majority of users view these systems as…
Category: Humans
Ancient anaesthetic shows sophisticated surgical practice in Ming China.
Archaeologists have unearthed the first chemical evidence of an anaesthetic used in surgery in ancient China, providing new insight into the sophistication of Ming Dynasty medicine. The discovery was based…
Toggling Embodied Cognition via the Rubber Hand Illusion
Summary: A psychological replication study established an empirical link between a person’s abstract psychological identity and their physical, bodily awareness. The research utilizes the classic “rubber hand illusion” to demonstrate…
Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient
Imagine you have heartburn. For years you’ve managed with antacids, but one day you’re struggling to swallow steak without vomiting. Your gastroenterologist finds a large hiatal hernia, an enlarged opening…
Ancient mega-structure discovered in Romania
Archaeologists investigating a prehistoric settlement in northeastern Romania have uncovered evidence from a massive communal building that could transform our understanding of how some of Europe’s earliest large communities were…
Simple Dietary Switches Lower Clinical Depression
Summary: A randomized controlled tria demonstrated that incorporating a single glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie into a daily diet can significantly improve mental wellbeing and lower depression…
Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it
You know the feeling – the itchy eye that is just begging to be scratched. Before you start rubbing your eyes, you may want to think twice about the potential…
Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth
For too many women, the journey to motherhood ends in death. Maternal mortality – the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of giving birth – is…
Lost trade routes of Roman Spain revealed by new Mellaria study
A large collection of pottery recovered from the Roman city of Mellaria is providing archaeologists with new clues about the settlement’s economy and daily life. The material comes from excavations…
How states’ moves to call abortion drugs ‘controlled substances’ can make childbirth more dangerous and interfere with legal, safe and necessary healthcare
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose by 21% between 2020 and 2025 – despite the fact that 20 states have passed laws banning or severely restricting abortion care,…
