A Thracian warrior tomb has been discovered in Bulgaria’s Topolovgrad region, which archaeologists have described as the country’s richest example from the Hellenistic-era. The Thracians were an Indo-European people that…
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Intranasal stem cell treatment offers hope for newborns with brain damage
Cora Nijboer and Manon Benders at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, part of the UMC Utrecht in The Netherlands. Credit: Hersenstichting/Ilco Kemmere Oxygen deprivation around birth can lead to brain damage…
Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League’s headquarters. He shot and killed four people and…
Experts urge physiology-based strategies to protect people during deadly heat waves
Professor Ollie Jay in the Climate Chamber of the Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory. Credit: University of Sydney When the human body overheats, the consequences can be deadly. Heat stroke, heart attacks,…
A course of psychotherapy for low back pain remains effective for at least three years, finds trial
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A type of psychotherapy called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) is the first treatment for chronic disabling low back pain with good evidence that it can effectively…
Ceremonial club heads among new discoveries in lost Chachapoyas city
Archaeologists have discovered two ceremonial club heads and approximately 200 pre-Hispanic structures belonging to the ancient Chachapoyas culture during a study in the La Jalca district, located in Chachapoyas province,…
Florida officials warn about raw milk after 21 people are sickened
by I. Edwards Health officials in Florida are warning folks about the dangers of drinking raw milk after 21 people got sick from products linked to a single farm. The…
Do Dog Faces Shape Behavior?
Summary: Short-nosed dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs are often perceived as calm, affectionate companions—but their behavior is influenced by more than just head shape. A new study of…
A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating…
Eating earlier linked to long-term weight-loss success
Graphical abstract. Credit: Obesity (2025). DOI: 10.1002/oby.24319 Complutense University of Madrid-led researchers report that eating earlier in the day blunts the weight gain ordinarily predicted by a high genetic score…
