Color of phlegm can predict outcomes for patients with the lung disease, bronchiectasis

Different coloured sputum used as indicators of the degree of inflammation in the lungs. Credit: Dr Megan Crichton The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis…

Archaeologists find forum from unknown Roman city |

Archaeologists from the University of Zaragoza have uncovered a Roman forum at the La Cabañeta archaeological site in the Zaragoza municipality of El Burgo de Ebro, Spain. The forum was…

Florida dermatologists warn about how to spot the skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Florida dermatologists say the skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett is becoming more common in the Sunshine State and urge residents to look out for a…

Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses

Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, receives a flu vaccine from Nurse Practitioner Whitney Goggans at the Atlanta Press Club, where Cohen spoke about…

More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

Mammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right). Credit: Public Domain One radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in screening mammography than…

Marble statue depicting a nymph uncovered at Amasra |

According to an announcement by the T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, archaeologists have uncovered an ornate statue during excavations at Amasra, Turkey. Amasra, originally known as Sesamus, derives its…

Universal Music: All Recognize Dance & Lullabies, But Not Love Songs

Summary: While many musical themes are universally recognized, love songs are an exception. The study involved playing music snippets to over 5,000 participants from 49 countries, asking them to classify…

Age and Sexuality: Surprising Shifts in Partners as We Grow Older

Summary: A collaborative study reveals how sexual behavior changes with age. Surveying over 5,000 participants during the 2022 mpox outbreak, the study showed that gay and bisexual men over 70…

Disney Princesses Boost Kids’ Confidence and Play Diversity

Summary: A recent study suggests that a favorite Disney princess can positively influence young children’s body confidence and diversify their play. The research classified princesses by body type, noting that…

Atezolizumab can induce response in alveolar soft part sarcoma

The immunotherapy agent atezolizumab induces sustained responses in about one-third of patients with advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), according to a study published in the Sept. 7 issue of…