WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY
New Atlas revisits some of the weirdest science stories of 2024. Depositphotos View 11 Images – By Michael Irving 2025 Jan 02 – Among the important scientific discoveries made every year are some that reveal that the world is way weirder than we give …
Does drinking more water have health benefits? A new study answers the question. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2025 Jan 01 – We’re encouraged to drink more water because ‘it’s good for us.’ Now, a new study has tested that claim, examining the evidence …
Strawberries are just one food packed with kaempferol, a flavonoid that reduces inflammation Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Dec 21 – New research has found that a chemical abundant in fruits, vegetables and plant products can suppress the immune response seen in food …
Increasing the quality of the food you eat can reduce chronic pain. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Dec 15 – A new study has found that eating a better-quality diet was directly associated with a reduction in chronic pain severity, regardless of body …
In the future, getting a vaccine could be as simple and painless as rubbing on some skin cream. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2024 Dec 12 – If you were given a choice of vaccine delivery method, would you rather a needle or a …
InulinMCT promotes weight management while also bolstering gut health. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Dec 08 – An innovative combination of readily available natural products has shaped up to be an alternative to drugs like Ozempic to tackle obesity, type 2 diabetes, liver …
Dark chocolate trumps milk chocolate (and no chocolate) in this new study. Depositphotos. – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Dec 07 – Dark chocolate has been extensively studied for its cardiometabolic health benefits, but findings have been inconsistent, spurring heated debates over whether this treat …
A novel dementia drug protects against the destruction of key brain cell structures. Original images via Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Dec 04 – Filamon Limited, an Australian biotech company focused on developing next-gen anti-inflammatory drugs, has announced its breakthrough dementia treatment. ALPHA-003 …
A 1.5-million-year-old fossil site in Kenya reveals footprints of multiple hominin species co-existing. Kevin Hatala/Chatham University – By Michael Irving 2024 Dec 02 – There’s plenty of evidence that ancient hominin species crossed paths on many occasions – but it’s never been quite as …
Making the gut healthy after a stroke reduces long-term effects on the brain DALL-E. – By Paul McClure 2024 Nov 27 – Injecting a natural hormone directly into the gut reduces the cognitive impairment that accompanies a stroke in the long term, according to …
