In 1999, archaeologists made an intriguing discovery on an island off the coast of Britain—a 2,000-year-old grave containing a sword and shield typically associated with men, as well as a brooch and mirror typically associated with women, as reported by the Guardian. Despite DNA testing being inconclusive due to the decomposition of the body, recent …
According to a study published in Nature, researchers have observed a significant color shift in 56% of the world’s oceans over the past two decades. This change is occurring at a much faster pace than natural variations in seawater, indicating that global warming is the driving force behind this phenomenon. The Washington Post reports that …
According to a recent analysis, humans have transmitted COVID-19 to American deer over 100 times. Surprisingly, the virus has also passed back to humans on a few occasions. The study discovered that the “deer-adapted” virus, containing early alpha and gamma variants, circulated in deer after becoming less common in human populations. This raises concerns …
Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is more prevalent and lethal in men compared to women. Additionally, there is a significant disparity between white and Black men, with higher rates among white men but worse outcomes among Black men. A comprehensive study conducted on melanoma in American men, which is considered the …
Want to be updated on Arthur’s latest columns? Sign up to receive an email every time a new one is published. “Second place is just the first loser” is a well-known quote attributed to the NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. Even my late father used to jokingly say, “It’s not enough to win. Your friends have …
A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting, may be just as effective as calorie counting for weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago conducted the study with 90 obese adults from diverse backgrounds. The participants were …
In various human cultures and languages, adults have a distinct way of communicating with babies. They alter the pitch and range of their voices, shorten and repeat their speech, and this even occurs in sign language. This style of speech, known as “motherese” or “baby talk,” is used not only by mothers but also by …
Gas stoves are facing a bleak future due to recent studies revealing the harmful emissions they produce. A study conducted in 2022 found that gas appliances in homes release toxic substances like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Additionally, a more recent study highlighted by NPR emphasized the presence of benzene, a cancer-causing agent, in gas stoves. …
A groundbreaking national study is set to receive additional funding to explore the impact of COVID-19 and COVID-19 mRNA vaccines on the heart. The study, called MYCOVACC, will now receive an additional $2 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) over two years, bringing its total investment to $3.6 million over three years. …
Sign up to receive a notification every time Arthur publishes a new column if you want to stay up-to-date with his writing. After all these years, I have finally come into my own name. I was given the name Arthur after my maternal grandfather, Arthur Hansen, or as I fondly called him, “Bedstefar,” the Danish …