Archaeologists from the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger have discovered a Viking treasure hoard in the Hjelmeland municipality, Norway. Excavations were in preparation for the construction of a…
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Antidepressants prescribed for pain in older adults despite weak evidence of effectiveness
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of Sydney research has found people over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants as pain treatment based on international guidelines that use limited evidence. The paper…
Study finds some male cross-country skiers at higher risk for bradycardia and pacemakers
Vasaloppet is the world’s biggest cross-country ski race. The study examined 209,108 Swedish skiers who participated in at least one Vasaloppet race between 1989 and 2011. Credit: Vasaloppet Men who…
Endometriosis pain leads to missed school and work in two-thirds of women with the condition, new study finds
More than two-thirds of women with endometriosis missed school or work due to pain from the condition, in a study of more than 17,000 women between the ages of 15…
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs
A lab technician works on a sequencer inside the quality control department at Complete Genomics in San Jose, Calif., Monday, July 22, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Nic Coury A California biotechnology…
Rapid blood diagnostic test developed for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Neurally-derived extracellular vesicles extracted from a standard blood sample contain microRNA sequences used to diagnose ALS. Credit: Paul Cox. A highly accurate diagnostic blood test has been developed for amyotrophic…
Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop
Fitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2024).…
“Vampiric” burial unearthed in Bishop’s former palace
Archaeologists from the Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments have unearthed a “vampiric” burial in the gardens of the Palace of the Uniate bishops, located on Góra Chełmska, Poland. The palace…
AI Conversations Help Conspiracy Theorists Change Their Views
Summary: AI-powered conversations can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by 20%. Researchers found that AI provided tailored, fact-based rebuttals to participants’ conspiracy claims, leading to a lasting change in their…
High Doses of ADHD Meds Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk
Summary: Adults taking high doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, such as Adderall, face a five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. The risk was highest for those taking…
