Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change. Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference…
Category: Humans
Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships
For many dads, talking with their teenager about sex and relationships can feel like a minefield. Popular culture doesn’t provide many good examples of how to have these conversations, and…
Ancient royal water system discovered beneath Angkor Thom
Archaeologists working for Cambodia’s Apsara Authority have uncovered significant remains of a 12th-century hydraulic system and architectural features within the ancient royal palace complex of Angkor Thom, shedding new light…
Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
People with Alzheimer’s disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn’t. That’s the key finding of a new…
74 Genetic Locations Linked to Anxiety Identified
Summary: The largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) on anxiety to date has mapped the complex polygenic architecture underlying worry and fear-based responses. The massive meta-analysis evaluated genomic data from 693,869…
Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role
Early summer is a valuable time for parents and young people to prepare for the transition to college in the fall. As first-year college students arrive on campus every fall,…
Exceptional Gallo-Roman mosaic discovered in Soissons
An exceptional ancient mosaic has been uncovered in the French commune of Soissons, once again revealing the remarkable archaeological richness hidden beneath the soil of Aisne. Archaeologists from the Department…
Daily Activity and Positive Mood Form a Continuous Loop
Summary: A new study has established a dynamic, bidirectional relationship between micro-bursts of physical activity and short-term mood optimization. The massive collaborative project synthesized data from over 8,000 global participants…
World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive…
Archaeologists unearth remains of submerged medieval trading centre
Underwater archaeological excavations in Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, have unearthed the remains of a major medieval trading centre that disappeared beneath the water after a catastrophic earthquake in the early 15th…
