Deep in the Mexican jungle at the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, archaeologists have uncovered a hidden treasure trove of history. The ancient Maya city of Cobá, near the towering Nohoch Mul pyramid, has revealed its secrets through a vast stone slab found tucked away in what was once the floor of a sacred pool.
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Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most concerning aspects of this disease is the potential development of dementia in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s. However, recent research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania challenges previous estimates regarding the link between Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Contrary to
Rapid weight loss can sometimes lead to unforeseen health complications, as illustrated by a case study of a 62-year-old man in the US. This man, who started at 132 kg (291 lbs) and qualified as obese, experienced significant weight loss after being prescribed a combination of medications to manage his type 2 diabetes, underactive thyroid
The Rising Star Cave system in South Africa has been the center of attention in the scientific community due to the discovery of Homo naledi remains dating back around 300,000 years. Initially believed to be evidence of deliberate burials, a new team led by anthropologist Kimberly Foecke of George Mason University has raised doubts about
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
Research has shown a significant link between tooth loss and cardiovascular disease mortality in older age. This new analysis has revealed that individuals who have lost all or most of their teeth are at a much higher risk of dying from heart-related issues compared to those with fewer missing teeth. The relationship between oral health
The human mind has a complex relationship with repetition, manifesting in intriguing phenomena such as déjà vu and jamais vu. Déjà vu, often described as a sense of pastness associated with a novel experience, serves as a window into the inner workings of memory. Research has shown that déjà vu occurs when the brain’s familiarity
The ancient monument of Gobekli Tepe in Turkiye stands as a testament to the ingenuity and advanced knowledge of our ancestors over 10,000 years ago. This temple complex, the oldest of its kind, holds within its walls the secrets and mysteries of a civilization long gone. The Discovery of the Calendar Recent findings at Gobekli
A recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS) has brought to light the disturbing trend of increasing cancer cases among younger generations. The data analyzed the health records of over 23 million individuals born between 1920 and 1990, who were diagnosed with cancer between 2000 and 2019. The findings revealed that Gen Xers
Recently, a 700,000-year-old fragment of an adult humerus was uncovered on the Indonesian island of Flores. This ancient bone has been identified as belonging to a member of the species Homo floresiensis, also known as ‘hobbits’. What sets this discovery apart is not just the age of the bone, but its size. In fact, this