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Skaftö wreck’s cargo tells a tale of 15th century trade routes

Research has shown that the Skaftö wreck had probably taken on cargo in Gdansk in Poland and was heading towards Belgium when it foundered in the Lysekil archipelago around 1440. Modern methods of analysis of the cargo are now providing completely new answers about the

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Skaftö wreck's cargo tells a tale of 15th century trade routes.jpg

Skaftö wreck’s cargo tells a tale of 15th century trade routes

Research has shown that the Skaftö wreck had probably taken on cargo in Gdansk in Poland and was heading towards Belgium when it foundered in the Lysekil archipelago around 1440. Modern methods of analysis of the cargo are now providing completely new answers about the way trade was conducted in the Middle Ages.

vision

A startling finding shows how an adult brain can recover vision from inherited blindness.

Our grasp of the abilities of the brain has grown as a result of the discovery of a method by which some visually impaired adults can restore their vision. The adult brain may be able to recover from congenital blindness, say specialists at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and School of Biological Sciences. Current Biology published a report on their discoveries.

rugby

According to a new study, dementia may be up to 15 times more likely to affect former rugby players.

Researchers from the University of Glasgow compared the health outcomes of 412 former Scottish international male rugby players to 1,236 members of the general public across an average of 32 years commencing at the age of 30.

The chance of acquiring a neurodegenerative illness varied depending on the disorder, ranging from 10 to 15 times greater for dementia to slightly more than twice as high for motor neuron disease.

premenstrual mood swings

The frequency and severity of premenstrual mood swings and anxiety should be regarded as a public health crisis, according to researchers.

Premenstrual mood swings and anxiety, which are reported by more than 64% of women, have recently been identified as a “major public health issue” on a global scale.

The majority of women suffer premenstrual symptoms during their menstrual cycle, and these symptoms commonly interfere with their everyday life, according to a UVA Health study.

Regardless of age, mood swings and anxiety are among the most prevalent symptoms, claim the experts.

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