Extreme weather on both sides of the spectrum, too hot and too cold, is a threat to public health. A new study illuminates how extreme temperatures in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are already responsible for a large number of emergency visits, and the trend could get worse. What is going on? A study led … Read more
Here’s what you’ll learn from reading this story: Researchers recently spotted an ancient Maya city using LiDAR. It is located in the Balamakú ecological reserve on the western side of the Yucatan Peninsula. Further investigation on the ground revealed a range of complex structures in an area that were largely unknown to researchers. The range … Read more
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn a commission or revenue on some items through these links.” A DNA study leads researchers to place humanity’s low pain thresholds on the Neanderthals. The team believes that, thousands of years ago, interbreeding caused the development of key traits that were then passed on to modern humans. As the … Read more
Doctors have relied on the prescription drugs Adderall and Ritalin to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for decades. More than 15 million American adults and seven million children live with the lifelong condition, which is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and leaves children unable to focus or control impulsive behavior. About … Read more
Microplastics are an emerging environmental and health risk increasingly linked to adverse outcomes in wildlife and people alike. A study pending publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society recently found evidence that their impact can be passed on to future generations. What’s going on? “Microplastics (MPs) are small plastic particles that emerge as significant … Read more
Reviewed by dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Choline is an essential micronutrient for a healthy brain and nervous system. Low levels of choline in the blood are linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Choline is found in seafood, meat, milk, nuts, potatoes, legumes and whole … Read more
(This is an excerpt from the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present the latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) By Nancy Lapid Dec 5 (Reuters) – People with dementia who received the shingles vaccine were significantly less likely to die from dementia than those who did not get the shot, according to the findings … Read more