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What if depression could be predicted long before symptoms appear, and treated based on your biology rather than trial and error? A massive new international study suggests that the future may be nearer than we think. Scientists have identified 293 previously unknown genetic variations linked to major depressive disorder (MDD), marking one of the most … Read more
While most three-year-olds are busy hunting for bugs or plastic toys in the garden, James Hyatt was making archaeological history. According to Gulfnews, on a Sunday afternoon in May 2009, the toddler from Billericay proved that you don’t need years of experience – or even a treasure map – to strike it rich. Exploring a … Read more
A lethal virus with a fatality rate that can reach 75 percent is once again spreading fear across Asia. Health authorities in India’s West Bengal state have confirmed a new cluster of Nipah virus infections, all linked to a private hospital, and every confirmed case involves healthcare workers. Doctors and nurses are among the infected, … Read more
Your belly button might look harmless, even boring. But according to a large citizen-science study published in PLoS ONE, it hosts one of the most surprisingly complex ecosystems ever studied on the human body, and it follows rules scientists usually associate with rainforests and coral reefs. Researchers analyzing belly button swabs from volunteers across the … Read more
For decades, police patrol work has been treated as one of America’s most dangerous jobs. Movies, headlines, and political rhetoric reinforce the idea that policing sits at the top of occupational risk. But the most recent federal workplace fatality data tells a different story, one grounded not in perception, but in numbers. According to the … Read more
It sounds exaggerated at first glance, but the math is precise. Seventeen point eight percent of U.S. presidents never made it through their term alive. Out of the 45 individual people who have served as president of the United States, eight died while still in office. Divide eight by forty-five, and the result is 17.8 … Read more
Kentucky has reached a milestone that sounds exaggerated until you see the numbers. The state is now home to more than 16.1 million barrels of bourbon aging in warehouses, while its population sits at about 4.54 million people. That means there are over 3.5 barrels of bourbon for every single resident, not counting other spirits … Read more
Health authorities across Asia are intensifying surveillance and travel screening after India confirmed multiple cases of Nipah virus, including infections among two nurses at a private hospital in West Bengal, a development that has raised renewed concern over hospital-based transmission of the deadly pathogen. The outbreak has prompted airport screenings in Thailand, heightened border checks … Read more
A massive genetic study has uncovered a connection few people would expect: how frequently you go to the bathroom may be tied to how your body processes vitamin B1. After analyzing genetic and health data from more than 268,000 people, researchers found that variations in how the body handles thiamine, better known as vitamin B1, … Read more
In Colorado in 2026, distracted driving is not treated as a minor lapse in judgment. It is a defined traffic offense with fixed fines, mandatory license points, long-term DMV consequences, and potential criminal exposure. A driver who holds or manually uses a mobile electronic device faces a $75 fine and 2 license suspension points for … Read more