Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) are exploring the potential use of drugs to pretreat individuals at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a study led by neuroscience professor Jeff Edwards, rodents were administered drugs and then subjected to traumatic experiences to gauge the effects of the drugs on …
Amateur detectives in the UK have unearthed a pair of elusive episodes of the iconic sci-fi show “Doctor Who,” but are refusing to hand them over to the BBC, as the series commemorates its 60th anniversary this month. The film collectors are concerned that the British broadcaster will seize their valuable finds and pursue legal …
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline for lung cancer screening, recommending that nearly 5 million additional people get screened. The new guideline includes older adults who smoke or formerly smoked, regardless of how long ago they quit smoking. Previously, the recommendation was for annual screening for …
Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA — Scientists widely agree that an ancient planet likely collided with Earth during its formation billions of years ago, resulting in the formation of our moon. The giant-impact hypothesis explains many important aspects of the moon and Earth. However, one key question remains: What happened to Theia? Concrete evidence …
Celebrities Exclusive Photos: Matthew Perry’s Funeral Service Attended by Co-Stars and Family In a somber gathering presumed to be a funeral service for the late “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, exclusive photos obtained by The Post depict his co-stars and family members paying their respects at Forest Lawn Church of the Hills in Los Angeles on …
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes TORONTO — Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking breakthrough in the fight against cancer: a specific protein segment capable of initiating cancer cell death. The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center team has identified an epitope on the CD95 cell receptor that triggers a cascade that prompts cells to undergo self-destruction. This …
Salt Lake City—Postpartum depression is a common and significant challenge faced by new mothers. According to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 3 Utah women will experience depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy. Maternal mental health encompasses a range of conditions, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, …
Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA — In the realm of strokes, every minute counts, as the brain is highly susceptible to injury, according to Dr. Eliza Miller, a neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. With 86 billion neurons in the human brain, a stroke can result in the loss of 1.9 million neurons …
Fall TV has kicked off in a unique way this year. The recent conclusion of the writers’ strike coincided with the start of autumn, bringing an end to almost five months of picket line marches. Since July, members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists have been striking for fair pay …
This idol’s on fire! In a shocking turn of events on the latest episode of “Survivor 45,” host Jeff Probst revealed that one contestant, Sabiyah Broderick of the Lulu tribe, set the wax-encased immunity idol ablaze during Tribal Council to save herself from elimination. Probst shared this incredible moment on the show’s podcast, aptly named …