Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder…
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A 5,300-year-old ‘bow drill’ rewrites the story of ancient Egyptian tools
A recent study has recontextualised a small copper-alloy artefact from Predynastic Egypt, identifying it as the earliest securely attested rotary metal drill in the Nile Valley. The object, dated to…
Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring…
Rare Roman terracotta head excavated at Magna Roman Fort
Archaeologists excavating at Magna Roman Fort have uncovered a rare terracotta head dating to the 3rd century AD, offering new insight into religious practice and local craft production on Rome’s…
4,000-year-old mural reveals complex worldview of ancient Peru
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old three-dimensional polychrome mural at Huaca Yolanda has been recognised by international journals as one of the most significant archaeological finds of 2025. Unearthed by a…
Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-being
What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years and mastering yoga postures have in common? They are all…
Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion
Anti-abortion conservatives have long sought to force Planned Parenthood’s clinics to close their doors and to make it harder, if not impossible, to get abortion pills as part of a…
US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest…
You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?
GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss. In just a few years, medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro…
Archaeologists find evidence of Hannibal’s war elephants in Spain
A small bone discovered in southern Spain may represent the first direct archaeological evidence of the war elephants used by Hannibal Barca during the Punic Wars. The find, a 2,200-year-old…
