Summary: The long-held belief that personality becomes “set in stone” after young adulthood is being challenged by new research. A comprehensive psychological study has found that older adults (ages 60–80)…
Category: Humans
New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it
The federal government’s message in its new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released in January 2026, couldn’t be simpler: “Eat real food.” But for pregnant women in rural America, that straightforward…
Study Links Sugary Drinks to Adolescent Anxiety
Summary: While public health initiatives often focus on the physical consequences of sugary diets—such as obesity and type-2 diabetes—the mental health impact has remained largely underexplored. A new systematic review…
Ancient antler headdress proves contact between hunter-gatherers and the earliest farmers
A new examination of a 7,000-year-old roe deer antler headdress from Eilsleben provides compelling evidence of contact between Central Europe’s last hunter-gatherers and its earliest farming communities. The State Office…
Drone survey reveals Roman forum and theatre at Fioccaglia
Aerial drone surveys have revealed a forum and a previously unknown theatre at the Roman site of Fioccaglia in Flumeri, along the legendary Appian Way. The findings significantly reshape understanding…
How the Brain Distinguishes Instant Treats from Long-Term Triumphs
Summary: Researchers have unveiled new insights into a specific brain signal known as “Reward Positivity,” which may bridge the gap between simple pleasure and complex goal-setting. This electrical burst, occurring…
Brain Signal Linked to OCD Compulsions Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified a specific pattern of high-frequency brain activity in the anteromedial orbitofrontal cortex (amOFC) that is consistently linked to compulsive behaviors in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).…
Sword provides new insights into metalworking during the Middle Bronze Age
Using advanced, non-destructive analytical techniques on the Nördlingen bronze sword, researchers have gained new insights into metalworking practices in southern Germany during the Middle Bronze Age. Dating back more than…
Antidepressants May Safeguard Against Preterm Birth Risks
Summary: An extensive population-based study involving over 1.2 million births has clarified the complex impact of SSRI antidepressant use during pregnancy. The research found that while SSRIs are associated with…
The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Olympians – athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health – are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical…
