David Bregger had never heard of kratom before his son, Daniel, 33, died in Denver in 2021 from using what he thought was a natural and safe remedy for anxiety.…
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Around 90% of middle-aged and older autistic adults are undiagnosed in the UK, review finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Some 89–97% of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK, according to the largest review of its kind which was conducted at the…
Surgery to treat chronic sinus disease more effective than antibiotics, clinical trial finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis, according to a major clinical trial led by University College London (UCL) along with academics…
Ancient Indian coins unearthed near Suzdal sheds light on early trade links
Archaeologists working in Russia’s Vladimir region have made a remarkable discovery that could reshape our understanding of early medieval trade networks. Excavations by the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian…
How does your body make poop?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How does your body make…
Funnel axe discovery could have origins in outer space
A rare funnel-shaped axe discovered in Borneo could have origins in outer space according to experts. The discovery was made near Paau Village in the island’s northern territory of Kalimantan…
Brain Cells Behind Depression Identified
Summary: Researchers analyzing post-mortem brain tissue found two cell types altered in people with depression: excitatory neurons that regulate mood and stress, and microglia that manage inflammation. The findings highlight…
Redefining eye treatment for a healthier future
Graphical abstract. Credit: Drug Delivery and Translational Research (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01566-1 Kruti Naik, a Ph.D. candidate in ocular drug delivery at the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP) at Wits…
The Midlife “Unhappiness Hump” Has Vanished, But at a Cost
Summary: A new large-scale study finds that the long-observed “unhappiness hump,” where mental distress peaked in midlife, has disappeared. Instead, younger people now report the highest levels of anxiety, depression,…
Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse
A panel convened in July 2025 by the Food and Drug Administration sparked controversy by casting doubt about the safety of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy. But it also raised…
