Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Inappropriate polypharmacy—the excessive or unnecessary use of multiple medications—is a major driver of emergency hospital admissions among adults aged 65 and over, according to a new…
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Bicycling? Orthopedic surgeon shares tips to protect your hands, wrists and head
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it’s important to protect your…
Cache of Roman footwear unearthed at Magna Roman Fort
Magna, also known as Carvoran, is a Roman fort situated at the edge of the Whin Sill in Northumberland, England. The fort predates the construction of Hadrian’s Wall, strategically located…
Ancient mortuary cave found hidden within desert mountains
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a pre-Hispanic mortuary cave within the Ocampo Natural Protected Area (ANP) in Coahuila, Mexico. Upon reports of bone…
Socially prescribed creative play sessions reduce postnatal depression and boost parental well-being
Credit: Theatre Hullabaloo. A creative play program has significantly improved new parents’ and caregivers’ mental health, according to research by the universities of Leeds and Huddersfield. Parents and caregivers who…
The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands
On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 ruling that preserves free preventive care under the Affordable Care Act, a popular benefit that helps approximately 150…
Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf patients
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Gene therapy can improve hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness or severe hearing impairment, a new study involving researchers at Karolinska Institutet reports. Hearing…
‘Inflammatory’ diet during pregnancy may raise child’s diabetes type 1 risk
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A diet high in foods with the potential to promote low-grade inflammation during pregnancy may raise that child’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes, suggests Danish…
