Credit: CC0 Public Domain It is not only premature babies and children with underlying diseases who suffer from serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. Even healthy, full‐term babies are at…
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Archaeologists uncover major Slavic settlement
Excavations for the SuedOstLink infrastructure project have revealed a major Slavic settlement and cemetery west of Nauendorf, Saxony-Anhalt. Spanning 120 metres in length and up to 40 metres in width,…
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
Philadelphia has once again been named one of the “asthma capitals” of the U.S. – ranking No. 4 in a report released on Sept. 9, 2025, by the Asthma and…
Researchers determine that elevated homocysteine stiffens the aorta
Credit: Acta Biomaterialia (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2025.06.003 Cardiovascular diseases remain the most common cause of death worldwide. In Europe, they account for over 40% of all deaths. However, known risk factors…
Loneliness Drives Teens to Seek Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescents are highly sensitive to even brief periods of social isolation, showing a sharp increase in motivation to seek rewards after just a few…
Centenarian neuroscientist inspires blueprint for vibrant longevity through mentorship and connection
Drs. Seymour Reichlin and Esther Sternberg outside Vivace’s Restaurant, overlooking Tucson, Arizona, U.S. skyline. April 2024. Credit: Dr. Mark Abrams. A viewpoint article published in Brain Medicine. by Dr. Esther…
Squishy ‘smart cartilage’ could target arthritis pain as soon as flareups begin
Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flareup, and release drugs exactly where and…
Underwater study reveals remarkable details of WWII German U-Boat
An underwater study using 3D photogrammetry has revealed remarkable details of the U-670, a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine during World War II. U-670 was laid down at…
New app makes cerebral palsy screening more accessible, paving the way for early diagnosis
The Baby Moves VIEW app allows parents to film their baby’s movements at home and safely send the recording to assessors for review. Credit: University of Melbourne A smartphone app,…
