Summary: Researchers introduced a streamlined, emoji-based screening tool designed to objectively measure the social development of preschool children. The research establishes a rapid, 9-question digital diagnostic framework for early childhood…
Category: Humans
Long COVID will cost the US an estimated $8 billion over just 3 years due to healthcare burden, managing symptoms and loss to the workforce
The Conversation, CC-BY-ND. Headlines on long COVID have become much more rare than during the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean the more than 44…
Archaeologists use drone to survey inside medieval well at Sheffield Castle
Archaeologists have completed a new survey of a medieval well at Sheffield Castle, revealing fresh details about a structure that once supplied water to the castle’s inhabitants during both daily…
Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal
Imagine this scenario: In late 2025, a social worker sits down with a transgender teenager and his parents. The family is trying to decide whether, and when, to begin gender-affirming…
Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail
Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served…
Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail
Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served…
Sunken treasure ship found off Cádiz with 27 cannons and silver cargo
A remarkable underwater archaeological discovery in the Bay of Cádiz has revealed the remains of a 17th-century vessel carrying artillery and silver, shedding new light on smuggling networks and maritime…
Salt-Nicotine E-Cigarettes Triple Smoking Cessation Odds
Summary: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial reveals that switching to pod-based salt-nicotine electronic cigarettes significantly boosts the odds of quitting traditional smoking while dramatically reducing exposure to harmful, tobacco-related toxins. The…
Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine
As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that…
