The 2024 Paris Olympics has debuted the urban dance style of ‘breaking’, and athletes scaled new heights during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the addition of seven new sports, including karate and climbing. But while overall injuries at the Tokyo Olympics remained comparable to previous games, researchers found some of the new sports contributed a
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The connection between tooth loss and heart disease risk has been a topic of interest in recent studies. It has been found that losing teeth can be linked to a greater risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and other fatal heart events. Previous research has indicated a correlation between missing teeth and a higher
Jamais vu, a phenomenon less commonly known than its counterpart, deja vu, presents itself as the unsettling feeling of unfamiliarity towards something that should be recognized. While deja vu tricks the mind into falsely perceiving familiarity, jamais vu disrupts the sense of recognition altogether, leading to confusion and disorientation. Our perception of the world around
The ancient monument of Göbekli Tepe in Türkiye has long been a subject of fascination for archaeologists and historians alike. Dating back over 10,000 years, it stands as one of the oldest temple complexes in existence, offering a glimpse into the lives of a people who existed in a time long forgotten. Recent discoveries at
The latest study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS) has raised serious concerns about the increasing number of cancer cases in younger generations. The analysis of health data of more than 23 million US patients, born between 1920 and 1990, revealed a disturbing trend in cancer diagnosis from 2000 to 2019. Compared to baby
Homo floresiensis, also known as the ‘hobbits’, has long fascinated scientists and researchers due to its unique characteristics. Recently, a 700,000-year-old fragment of an adult humerus has shed new light on this ancient human species. This discovery has led to the reevaluation of the size and origins of these tiny human ancestors. The adult humerus
A group of researchers, led by PhD student Kenny Cheng from the University of British Columbia, stumbled upon a remarkable discovery while working on water-repelling technologies for wood. They were utilizing high-energy plasma gas and noticed that the application of the gas turned the ends of wood cells completely black. Further examination revealed that the
The anecdotal evidence surrounding the connection between autism and board games has long been a topic of interest. Recent studies conducted by researchers from the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University shed light on why individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to gravitate towards board games. The findings from these studies have revealed
The recent excavation of a 2,500-year-old graveyard site in Norway has left archaeologists puzzled and intrigued. The main cluster of graves discovered at the site contained 39 individual bodies, all of which belonged to children under the age of six. Although the high infant mortality rate during that time can explain the presence of child
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a concerning trend – diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise among older adults. The numbers have increased significantly for individuals over the age of 65, with cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis seeing a three-, five-, and sevenfold increase respectively