Key Questions Answered Q: Does poverty amplify mental health problems between parents and children?A: The study found no evidence that poverty strengthens the relationship between parental distress and child mental…
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Function behind mysterious variants for gene linked to colon cancer identified
Graphical abstract Credit: The American Journal of Human Genetics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.07.005 Genes get passed down from parents, determining traits such as eye color and height as well as risk…
Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure
Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe…
How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers
At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel convened by the agency cast doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications called selective…
Long-term exercise may help restore brain connections in Parkinson’s disease
For each session, participants were required to pedal up to a speed of 80 rpm. The adaptive, motorized bike assisted them in attaining that level but also added and reduced…
Bronze Age treasures found in high status tomb
A team of archaeologists excavating in the Tepe Chalow area of northeastern Iran have discovered a Bronze Age tomb containing 34 ornately crafted grave goods. According to a study published…
Study finds animal-based fats fuel tumor growth in obese mice, plant fats do not
High fat diet causes obesity and impairs systemic metabolism, regardless of dietary fat source. Credit: Nature Metabolism (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-025-01330-w Obesity elevates the risk of at least 13 major cancers,…
Unprecedented 3D polychrome mural discovery
An ancient 3D polychrome mural dating back 3,000 to 4,000 years has been discovered at the Huaca Yolanda archaeological site in the La Libertad region of Peru. Huaca Yolanda is…
Oxytocin May Treat the Social Deficits of Psychopathy
Key Questions Answered Q: How does psychopathy affect emotion recognition?A: Individuals with psychopathic traits—especially those high in Factor 1—struggle to recognize negative facial expressions like fear and sadness, often showing…
Black Death offers window into how childhood malnutrition affects adult health
Credit: Aaron Johnson from Pexels The Black Death arrived on the shores of England in May 1348 and, in less than two years, spread throughout the country, killing an estimated…
