Summary: A new study shows that sugary drinks don’t just affect physical health—they may also raise the risk of depression in women by disrupting the gut microbiome. Researchers found that…
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Megalith “dragon stones” were likely part of an ancient water cult
A new study, published in the journal npj suggests that the mysterious dragon stones found across the highlands of Armenia may relate to water veneration practices of communities over six…
Positive Memories Boost Musicians’ Performance by Reframing Stress
Summary: A new study reveals that recalling positive memories before stepping on stage can significantly boost musicians’ performance. Professional wind instrumentalists who reflected on positive experiences showed higher nervous system…
Report explores perspectives on living with dementia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain To experience or even contemplate dementia raises some of the most profound questions: What does it mean to be a person? How does someone find meaning…
Early Clues to Autism and Schizophrenia Risk Found in DNA
Summary: Researchers have built a detailed map of DNA methylation changes in nearly 1,000 human brains from six weeks after conception to old age. The work reveals dramatic epigenetic shifts…
AI models predict when patients can safely stop long-term antidepressant use
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New machine learning models developed by University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers could help clinicians identify when patients can successfully stop long-term antidepressant use. Using artificial…
Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of…
Archaeologists investigate sacred Piedra Letra monument
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have conducted a study of Piedra Letra, located on a hill overlooking Huehuetónoc in the Mexican state of Guerrero. According…
Variants influence treatment success in lung cancer
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain About 5% of lung adenocarcinomas, one of the most common forms of lung cancer, are driven by a faulty fusion of two genes, EML4 and ALK.…
Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation
Pharmaceutical innovation saves lives. But not every “new” drug is truly new. Patents are designed to reward breakthrough inventions by granting the inventors temporary monopoly rights to recoup the costs…
