Brain connections at 3 months predict infant emotional development

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant emotional development, potentially offering new ways to identify children at risk for future…

Eating healthier can protect aging brain

It’s never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says. People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a…

Dolphin mosaic discovery is part of an expansive Roman villa complex

Archaeologists from OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH and the University of Salzburg have uncovered an expansive Roman villa complex on Reinberg hill in Thalheim bei Wels, Austria. The villa overlooked the ancient…

Board Game Helps Autistic Players Express Emotions Through Images

Summary: A new study finds that the storytelling board game Dixit may help people with autism express their thoughts and emotions. By selecting from illustrated cards, players can convey personal…

Over 100 prehistoric structures found in Spanish cave

Archaeologists from the University of Alicante and the University of Zaragoza have discovered over 100 prehistoric structures within the Cova Dones cave system in Valencia, Span. The cave was first…

Dancing brainwaves—how sound reshapes your brain networks in real time

Network landscape: cross-frequency coupling during resting state (RS) and passive listening (PL). The figure shows the interaction between each of the two low-frequency 2.4 Hz auditory networks and all the…

Our trans health study was terminated by the government – the effects of abrupt NIH grant cuts ripple across science and society

Given the Trump administration’s systematic attempts to medically and legally disenfranchise trans people, and its abrupt termination of grants focused on LGBTQ+ health, we can’t say that the notice of…

Does a culturally tailored quality of life intervention benefit Latina breast cancer survivors and caregivers?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A randomized controlled trial assessed the benefits of a group-based intervention that fosters communication and coping skills in a culturally tailored way for Latina breast cancer…

Plastic particles found in food could harm the body

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the…

Higher linoleic acid levels linked to lower heart disease and diabetes risk

Key markers of cardiometabolic health with increasing levels of linoleic acid in the blood, with higher levels generally linked to more favorable values compared to the lowest levels. Each bar…