A new analysis of Westminster Abbey’s long mysterious skeleton points to a medieval abbot, possibly Ælfwig, whose high status burial reused a prized Roman sarcophagus originally dedicated to Valerius Amandinus.
Florida has confirmed 485 locally acquired dengue cases, with roughly 95% concentrated around Tampa Bay. Emergency declarations, expanded spraying and intensified surveillance are underway as officials urge residents to eliminate standing water and prevent mosquito bites.
Researchers tracking more than 4,000 older adults found that faster everyday walking was associated with a lower risk of death, although experts cautioned that the findings do not prove increasing pace will extend a person’s life.
Agatha Christie’s pharmacy training transformed poisons into a powerful literary weapon. Her scientifically accurate mysteries did more than captivate readers, with details from “The Pale Horse” later helping people recognize two cases of thallium poisoning.
A USDA led study found sharply lower EPA and DHA levels in eight farmed Atlantic salmon fillets, but chef Andrew Zimmern and the agency cautioned consumers against abandoning farmed fish based on the findings.
October’s orange hunter’s moon will rise early this weekend, with golden Saturn nearby and the Pleiades encounter soon afterward. Clear skies and an unobstructed view could reveal the full celestial lineup without an impressive telescope.
Cottage cheese is enjoying a social media revival, and dietitians say its protein and nutrient content largely justify the excitement. Still, sodium, individual protein needs and the importance of an overall balanced diet should temper the hype.
A study of more than 485,000 Chinese adults linked regular tea drinking with lower vascular disease risk, but burning hot tea with higher risk. Dr. Leana Wen says temperature, caffeine, strength and added sugar all deserve attention.