Nottingham, nestled in England’s East Midlands, is famously known as the legendary home of Robin Hood. But beyond its folklore, the city also boasts the UK’s largest network of caves,…
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23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, concerns about what would happen to the personal information contained in its massive genetic and…
Schools and communities can help children bounce back after distressing disasters like the LA wildfires
The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced more than 15,000 structures to ash in a matter of days. Among the devastation were 11 public and private schools and 30 child care…
Combination approach to advanced cancer could improve survival
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An international team of researchers, including experts from the University of Adelaide, has found genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve…
Low LDL cholesterol levels linked to reduced risk of dementia
Credit: CC0 Public Domain People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia, shows…
Hallstatt dagger discovered on Baltic Coast
Researchers from the St. Cordula Association for the Protection of Monuments have discovered a rare Hallstatt-era dagger, revealed after a storm caused a section of a Baltic Sea cliff to…
Rural communities need support to decrease health disparities and improve access to care, say researchers
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Rural communities in the United States face a dire health crisis that threatens the population’s well-being, says the American College of Physicians, in a new policy…
Childhood Adversity Dulls Joy and Deepens Daily Emotional Swings
Summary: A new study reveals that adverse childhood experiences make adults more emotionally reactive—not only to negative events, but also to positive ones. People with a history of abuse or…
Study reveals stark racial disparities in IBD care across the United States
Micrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology reveals…
Improved algorithm for predicting older people’s frailty can help doctors intervene earlier
Exercise class for older adults. They are sitting on chairs using resistance exercise bands above their heads. Credit: Centre for Ageing Better Researchers have successfully improved the Electronic Frailty Index…
