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How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off
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Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it. Psychology researchers tried an experiment with three groups. They asked one group to stay off social media. They taught another group how to use it more constructively. The third...
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23h ago
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Anesthesia overrides carbon dioxide in regulating cerebrospinal fluid flow
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A study on the effects of commonly used anaesthetic and sedative drugs on cerebrospinal fluid flow and volume has uncovered findings regarding their impact on the brain's vital glymphatic system. These findings may affect neuroanaesthesia practices.
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on Sep 6
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Brain scanning approach shows wiring of depression
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By repeatedly scanning the brains of a small group of patients for a year and a half, researchers have identified a distinct pattern of neuronal interactions that appears to predispose some people to developing depression.
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on Sep 5
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Travel could be the best defense against aging
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Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.
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on Sep 5
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New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease
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Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.
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6h ago
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Can we live on our planet without destroying it?
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How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these questions.
#earth #science #pollution #destruction #climateaction #climatecrisis #extinctionevent #Environment
14h ago
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In 10 seconds, an AI model detects cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery
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Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin....
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16h ago
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New study links air pollution with higher rates of head and neck cancer
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A recent study correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive cancer.
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19h ago
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Scientists make tissue of living animals see-through
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In a pioneering new study, researchers made the skin on the skulls and abdomens of live mice transparent by applying to the areas a mixture of water and a common yellow food coloring called tartrazine.
on Sep 6
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A study mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts synaptic plasticity in affected individuals. The researchers showed the role of three proteins in mediating the impairments of plasticity in schizophrenia. The findings may hold promise for the development of...
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on Sep 6
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Researchers published a study detailing their work implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in 15 schools. They found the schools that received training and coaching for educators on the model had higher outcomes for students with disabilities and their peers without when...
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on Sep 6
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Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects
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Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a new study suggests. In fact, study participants who had experienced an SRC had better cognitive performance in some areas than those who had never suffered a concussion,...
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on Sep 6
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Researcher have uncovered a new cell type in the human brain that fires electrical impulses. The cells are hybrids, part neuron and part glia, and are present in both glioma, a type of brain tumor, and in normal brain. The newly discovered hybrid cells support the groundbreaking idea that...
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on Sep 5
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Regular mobile phone use may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, study suggests
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A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.
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on Sep 5
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Heavy metal cadmium may be tied to memory issues for some
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The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study has examined if thinking and memory skills were associated with cadmium exposure. They found no association when they looked at the group as a whole. However, when looking at...
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on Sep 5
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For many animals sleep is a social activity, but it's usually studied as an individual process
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Group sleeping can impact when animals sleep, how long they sleep for, and how deeply they sleep. For example, groups of meerkats time their sleep according to 'sleep traditions'; olive baboons sleep less when their group size increases; bumblebees suppress sleep in the presence of offspring;...
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on Sep 5
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Children's gut bacteria may hold the key to diarrhea treatment
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Diarrhea claims the lives of 500,000 children each year in low- and middle-income countries. Now researchers have linked chronic diarrhea to a specific pattern of gut bacteria, a discovery that could pave the way for new treatments capable of saving lives.
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Updated guidance reaffirms CPR with breaths essential for cardiac arrest following drowning
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The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics update recommendations for untrained lay rescuers and trained rescuers resuscitating adults and children who have drowned.
2h ago
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On the origin of life: How the first cell membranes came to exist
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Few questions have captivated humankind more than the origin of life on Earth. How did the first living cells come to exist? How did these early protocells develop the structural membranes necessary for cells to thrive and assemble into complex organisms? New research has uncovered a plausible...
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Inland Delaware watersheds impaired by human waste
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A new study suggests that human waste, both treated and untreated, is responsible for the waterway impairment in Delaware watersheds.
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19h ago
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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals
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For people who are pregnant or nursing, more use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of synthetic chemicals known to have adverse health effects, a new study found. The study found that using personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dye while...
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21h ago
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Three galactic 'red monsters' in the early Universe
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Astronomers have identified three ultra-massive galaxies -- nearly as massive as the Milky Way -- already in place within the first billion years after the Big Bang. This surprising discovery was made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope's FRESCO program, which uses the NIRCam/grism...
21h ago
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Bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of avian intelligence
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A 'one of a kind' fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution.
on Wed, 8PM
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Researchers suggest stress hormones explain how obesity causes diabetes
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Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study.
on Wed, 3AM
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Gravitational waves unveil previously unseen properties of neutron stars
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A better understanding of the inner workings of neutron stars will lead to a greater knowledge of the dynamics that underpin the workings of the universe and also could help drive future technology. A new study details how new insights into how dissipative tidal forces within double -- or binary...
on Sep 6
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COVID-19 vaccination mandates boosted uptake among health care workers, study finds
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A new study has found that state-level COVID-19 vaccination mandates successfully increased vaccine rates among health care workers, a finding that, while perhaps unsurprising, provides evidence of room to improve vaccination rates even among a highly vaccinated, highly educated population.
on Sep 5
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50 years of survey data confirm African elephant decline
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A study found large-scale declines of African elephants in the first continent-wide analysis of population survey data. Over 53 years of surveys, forest elephant populations decreased on average by 90%, and savanna elephant populations fell on average by 70%.
on Wed, 8PM
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Time alone heightens 'threat alert' in teenagers -- even when connecting on social media
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Scientists detect a heightened 'threat vigilance' reaction in adolescents after a few hours of isolation, which socializing online doesn't appear to ameliorate. They say the findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, which are...
on Wed, 7PM
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Super microscope shows nanoscale biological process for the first time
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A new microscope is capable of live imaging of biological processes in such detail that moving protein complexes are visible.
on Wed, 6PM
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New study finds partner's happiness linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couples
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Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new research. When comparing individuals' self-reported emotional states and relationship satisfaction with their levels of cortisol, researchers observed that...
on Wed, 4PM
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Grabbing pizza with coworkers isn't just fun -- it could boost your teamwork skills
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Forming memories around shared experiences, whether something fun like grabbing a pizza or as emotionally straining as an employee strike, has a way of binding people together. But it could also motivate those performing different roles within the same company to socialize more and strengthen...
on Wed, 2PM
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Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
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Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research.
on Wed, 8AM
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Earliest ancient Maya salt works excavated
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A team of archaeologists has excavated the earliest known ancient Maya salt works in southern Belize.
on Wed, 7AM
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Debunked: Children aren't quicker at picking up new motor skills than adults
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Contrary to popular belief, children aren't better at learning new skills than adults. Indeed, young adults seem to learn faster than kids -- but also tend to forget more quickly. Here, better sleep seems to advantage children.
on Wed, 5AM
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Glioblastoma: New treatment attacks brain tumors from multiple angles
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Glioblastoma is the most common kind of malignant brain tumor in adults. So far, no treatment has been able to make this aggressive tumor permanently disappear. The tumor cells are too varied, and the microenvironment is too tumor-friendly. Researchers have now developed an immunotherapy that...
on Wed, 4AM
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Novel calculator predicts risk of epilepsy after rare stroke
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A practical calculator predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young adults.
on Wed, 4AM
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Early treatment for nerve tumors prevents serious problems, study finds
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Small cranial nerve tumors that can cause hearing loss, vertigo and ringing in the ears are often watched rather than treated, but a new study is set to change how the tumors, called vestibular schwannomas, are managed.
on Wed, 3AM
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Giving robots superhuman vision using radio signals
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Researchers have developed PanoRadar, a new tool to give robots superhuman vision by transforming simple radio waves into detailed, 3D views of the environment.
on Wed, 3AM
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Cognitive decline and loneliness linked in older adults over short time periods
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Loneliness and cognitive performance were related in the short term for older adults, according to a new study.
on Wed, 3AM
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A milestone in the study of octopus arms
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Research describes a computational model that captures the intricate muscular architecture of an octopus arm.
on Wed, 1AM
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'Sleepy cannabis': Cannabinol increases sleep, study suggests
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Research shows that a non-hallucinogenic marijuana constituent increases both REM and non-REM sleep in rats. Human trials are now under way.
on Wed, 1AM
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Researchers identify a potential biomarker of Parkinson's disease progression
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Researchers have identified a potential biomarker of Parkinson's disease progression. According to the new study, patients with a slow progression of the pathology would have a significant increase in the levels of a molecule called ecto-GPR37 in the cerebrospinal fluid.
on Tue, 9PM
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Astronomers' theory of how galaxies formed may be upended
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The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming the popular hypothesis that invisible dark matter helped the earliest stars and galaxies clump together.
on Tue, 8PM
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Adequate sleep significantly reduces the risk of hypertension in adolescents
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Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a study.
on Tue, 7PM
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Pandemic-era increase in alcohol use persists, research shows
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A new finds that heavy drinking among adult Americans increased more than 20 percent during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued for the following two years.
on Tue, 7PM
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Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties
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Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study.
on Tue, 7PM
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Age-related health decline a predictor of future dementia risk
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A new study has found frailty increases a person's risk of dementia, but early intervention may be the key to prevention.
on Tue, 7PM
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While more is better, even moderate amounts of exercise may reduce risk for common heart condition
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Adding an extra hour every week of physical activity may lower the chance of developing the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrythmia) by 11%, a study shows.
on Tue, 7PM
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Sleeping for 2: Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression, study shows
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CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout treatment.
on Tue, 3PM
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Swirling polar vortices likely exist on the Sun
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Like the Earth, the Sun likely has swirling polar vortices, according to new research. But unlike on Earth, the formation and evolution of these vortices are driven by magnetic fields.
on Tue, 7AM