Blood pressure may read falsely high if the arm isn’t positioned properly
A clinical trial found blood pressure readings were higher with the arm on the lap or along the side, compared with supported at heart height.
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2 scientists snag Nobel in medicine for discovering ‘microRNAs’
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun jointly received the 2024 Nobel prize in medicine for discovering microRNAs.
Life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate this century — and it may be because we’re reaching our human limit
Human life expectancy in high-income countries is no longer climbing at the rate it did in the 20th century, a new study suggests.
Scientists accidentally find deep-sea ‘jelly’ creatures merged into ‘single entity’ after injury, revealing bizarre new behavior
Researchers discovered that some comb jellies can fuse their bodies together when injured. The unique adaptation, which involves merging their nervous systems and stomachs, has never been seen in any other species.
‘This is the most impactful storm we have faced’: ‘Major’ storm Hurricane Milton to make landfall as Florida reels from Helene
A satellitephoto of Hurricane Milton taken above the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday (Oct. 6).
OM System OM-1 Mark II now lowest-ever price in this Prime Day camera deal
The flagship OM-1 Mark II is reduced to its lowest-ever price just one day before Prime Day in October — it’s yours for as low as $1,919.95 at various retailers.
Why do cats ‘chatter’?
Some cats chatter, oftentimes when they see prey. But why?
New research sheds light on why relationship power is linked to interest in alternative partners
A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that higher perceived power in romantic relationships increases individuals’ interest in alternative partners, and this effect is driven by their perception of having higher mate value than their partner.…
DMT-harmine combination elevates transcendence and insight during meditation
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology highlights the potential synergy between meditation and psychedelics. Meditators who received a combination of DMT and harmine reported greater mystical experiences, non-dual awareness, emotional breakthroughs, and lasting increases in well-being compared…
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