Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Climate change poses a particular threat to children and youth, starting before birth and potentially derailing the normal development of physiological systems, cognitive abilities and emotional…
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Researchers develop blood test for early-stage ovarian cancer
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It is also the most lethal form, in part because clinicians do not…
The hidden costs of engineered stone countertops
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain I renovated my kitchen two years ago, and now I can’t help but wonder: Is someone sick or dying because of my design choices? Among the…
Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new…
International team of scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could shift attitudes, stimulate research
Researchers from the United States, Brazil, and Spain joined in an analysis of ultra-processed food published in the Oct. 10 special edition of the British Medical Journal, stating there is…
Emotional Training Strengthens Mother-Baby Bonds
Summary: Up to one-third of mothers struggle to bond with their babies, leading to emotional distress for both, but a new approach may offer hope. Researchers trained expectant mothers, particularly…
Early Parental Bonds Shape Future Empathy
Summary: A new study links early parental bonding with children’s future prosocial behavior, exhibiting kindness and empathy. Utilizing data from over 10,000 people born from 2000-2002, the study illustrates the…
AI Predicts Schizophrenia Via Hidden Linguistic Patterns
Summary: Scientists utilize AI language models to discern subtle speech patterns in schizophrenia patients, paving a new path in psychiatric assessment. Published research indicates that the AI could predict word…
7,300-year-old Neolithic structures found at La Draga |
Archaeologists have uncovered 7,300-year-old Neolithic structures at the La Draga archaeological site. La Draga is an ancient lakeshore settlement, located in the Spanish city of Banyoles in northeastern Catalonia. The…
