Survey finds most Americans think bariatric surgery is a shortcut and should only be a last resort

After years of living with constant pain and fatigue, bariatric surgery helped Maritza Cruz Rivera lose weight and implement healthy habits to help her maintain her health long term. Credit:…

A novel method for lung image registration

Respiratory motion modeling. (The cover picture of Volume 28 Issue 4, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Science). This article was the cover article of that issue.). Credit: Peizhi Chen, Yifan Guo,…

Blood flow changes in the eyes could influence visual symptoms of migraines

Credit: Sasha Wolff/Wikipedia A recent study found changes in blood flow in the retina could explain why some migraine patients experience visual symptoms. The findings could represent a long-sought observable…

Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?

Summary: A study of 42 runners reveals that using cannabis before exercise can boost mood and enjoyment. The study shows that both THC and CBD can enhance exercise experience, with…

How living like a hunter-gatherer could improve your health

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Many of us want to live long, happy and healthy lives. Yet it’s often confusing to know the best way to achieve this, and many aspects…

PTSD, depression, and anxiety nearly doubles in Israel in aftermath of Hamas attack

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study conducted by researchers at Ruppin Academic Center in Israel and Columbia University documents the broad impact on the mental health of Israelis, both Jews…

Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says

A sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but…

Archaeologists find evidence of grave-side feasting at Welsh castle

Archaeologists excavating within the grounds of Fonmon Castle in South Wales have uncovered evidence of Medieval grave-side feasting rituals. Fonmon Castle was constructed around 1180, however, the origins of the…

Roman elite burials found in ancient Tarquinia

Archaeologists excavating a necropolis in ancient Taquinia have uncovered Roman elite burials. Tarquinia was an Etruscan (Tarchuna) and Roman (Tarquinii) city, located in the province of Viterbo, Central Italy. During…

Largest known Imperial cult temple found in Spello

Archaeologists from the Saint Louis University have announced the discovery of an Imperial cult temple in Spello, Italy. Spello was originally inhabited by the Umbri, an Italic people that were…