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Preview thumbnail for Feminine advantage in harm perception obscures male victimization - Harm toward women is perceived as more severe than similar harm toward men, a disparity rooted in evolutionary, cognitive, and cultural factors. image
Feminine advantage in harm perception obscures male victimization - Harm toward women is perceived as more severe than similar harm toward men, a disparity rooted in evolutionary, cognitive, and cultural factors.
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Preview thumbnail for New research suggests that the general population finds people with tattoos to be less beautiful than their clean-skinned peers, but younger people, tattoo artists and people with body art tolerate more ink, unless it's on the face. Facial tattoos received the least positive reception overall. image
New research suggests that the general population finds people with tattoos to be less beautiful than their clean-skinned peers, but younger people, tattoo artists and people with body art tolerate more ink, unless it's on the face. Facial tattoos received the least positive reception overall.
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Preview thumbnail for Taking a single capsule containing 200 mg of decaffeinated whole coffee cherry extract improves working memory in a placebo-controlled study of middle-aged adults. Whole coffee cherry refers to the entire fruit of the coffee plant, including the outer skin, pulp, and the coffee beans (seeds) inside. image
Taking a single capsule containing 200 mg of decaffeinated whole coffee cherry extract improves working memory in a placebo-controlled study of middle-aged adults. Whole coffee cherry refers to the entire fruit of the coffee plant, including the outer skin, pulp, and the coffee beans (seeds) inside.
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Preview thumbnail for The number-one type of childhood adversity kids face is at home. 61% of teens said they experience “being put down or insulted by a parent or adult at home” (“emotional abuse”). Parents with better self-regulation provide more emotional safety and have better connections with their kids. image
The number-one type of childhood adversity kids face is at home. 61% of teens said they experience “being put down or insulted by a parent or adult at home” (“emotional abuse”). Parents with better self-regulation provide more emotional safety and have better connections with their kids.
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Preview thumbnail for Even after drastic weight loss, body’s fat cells carry ‘memory’ of obesity, which may explain why it can be hard to stay trim after weight-loss program, finds analysis of fat tissue from people with severe obesity and control group. Even weight-loss surgery did not budge that pattern 2 years later. image
Even after drastic weight loss, body’s fat cells carry ‘memory’ of obesity, which may explain why it can be hard to stay trim after weight-loss program, finds analysis of fat tissue from people with severe obesity and control group. Even weight-loss surgery did not budge that pattern 2 years later.
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Preview thumbnail for Men often struggle with transition to fatherhood due to lack of information and emotional support. 4 themes emerged: changed relationship with partner; confusion over what their in-laws and society expected of them; feeling left out and unvalued; and struggles with masculine ideals of fatherhood. image
Men often struggle with transition to fatherhood due to lack of information and emotional support. 4 themes emerged: changed relationship with partner; confusion over what their in-laws and society expected of them; feeling left out and unvalued; and struggles with masculine ideals of fatherhood.
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Preview thumbnail for ‘Sleepy cannabis’: First study to show cannabinol (CBN) increases sleep - A new study shows that a non-hallucinogenic marijuana constituent increases both REM and non-REM sleep in rats. Human trials are now under way. image
‘Sleepy cannabis’: First study to show cannabinol (CBN) increases sleep - A new study shows that a non-hallucinogenic marijuana constituent increases both REM and non-REM sleep in rats. Human trials are now under way.
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Preview thumbnail for Nurse burnout is linked to lower patient safety, more hospital-acquired infections, more patient falls and medication errors. It is also linked with lower patient satisfaction, finds new study from from 32 countries. image
Nurse burnout is linked to lower patient safety, more hospital-acquired infections, more patient falls and medication errors. It is also linked with lower patient satisfaction, finds new study from from 32 countries.
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Preview thumbnail for Children with higher IQ scores were diagnosed later with ADHD than those with lower scores. Children with higher cognitive abilities might be able to mask ADHD symptoms better, especially inattentive symptoms, which are less disruptive. image
Children with higher IQ scores were diagnosed later with ADHD than those with lower scores. Children with higher cognitive abilities might be able to mask ADHD symptoms better, especially inattentive symptoms, which are less disruptive.
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Preview thumbnail for People who are married are less likely to have symptoms of depression, finds analysis of more than 100,000 people across 7 countries. Unmarried people have a 79% higher risk compared to married people, while divorced or separated people have a 99% higher risk. Widowed people had a 64% higher risk. image
People who are married are less likely to have symptoms of depression, finds analysis of more than 100,000 people across 7 countries. Unmarried people have a 79% higher risk compared to married people, while divorced or separated people have a 99% higher risk. Widowed people had a 64% higher risk.
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Preview thumbnail for Suicide risk is higher on Mondays and New Year's Day, according to an analysis of data from 26 countries. Possible explanations include distress by pressure from work at the beginning of the week, and higher rates of alcohol consumption before and on New Year’s Day and weekends. image
Suicide risk is higher on Mondays and New Year's Day, according to an analysis of data from 26 countries. Possible explanations include distress by pressure from work at the beginning of the week, and higher rates of alcohol consumption before and on New Year’s Day and weekends.
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Preview thumbnail for Men with higher education, greater alcohol intake, multiple female sexual partners, and higher frequency of performing oral sex, had an increased risk of oral HPV infections, linked to up to 90% of oropharyngeal cancer cases in US men. The study advocates for gender-neutral HPV vaccination programs. image
Men with higher education, greater alcohol intake, multiple female sexual partners, and higher frequency of performing oral sex, had an increased risk of oral HPV infections, linked to up to 90% of oropharyngeal cancer cases in US men. The study advocates for gender-neutral HPV vaccination programs.
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Preview thumbnail for Around 3% of schoolchildren exhibit symptoms of both autism and ADHD. About 33% of autistic children and 31% of those with autism symptoms that do not reach the diagnostic threshold also had ADHD. Additionally, 10% of children with ADHD also had autism. image
Around 3% of schoolchildren exhibit symptoms of both autism and ADHD. About 33% of autistic children and 31% of those with autism symptoms that do not reach the diagnostic threshold also had ADHD. Additionally, 10% of children with ADHD also had autism.
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Preview thumbnail for Gender-diverse college students and students with autism are more likely than their cis peers without autism to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and students who are both gender-diverse and autistic may be the most likely to attempt suicide. image
Gender-diverse college students and students with autism are more likely than their cis peers without autism to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and students who are both gender-diverse and autistic may be the most likely to attempt suicide.
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Preview thumbnail for Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, a “generational health drift”, with younger generations with worse health than previous generations at the same age. image
Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, a “generational health drift”, with younger generations with worse health than previous generations at the same age.
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Preview thumbnail for Autistic adults experience complex emotions, a revelation that could shape better therapy for neurodivergent people. To a group of autistic adults, giddiness manifests like “bees”; small moments of joy like “a nice coffee in the morning”; anger starts with a “body-tensing” boil, then headaches. image
Autistic adults experience complex emotions, a revelation that could shape better therapy for neurodivergent people. To a group of autistic adults, giddiness manifests like “bees”; small moments of joy like “a nice coffee in the morning”; anger starts with a “body-tensing” boil, then headaches.
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Preview thumbnail for Covid lockdowns prematurely aged girls’ brains more than boys’, study finds. MRI scans found girls’ brains appeared 4.2 years older than expected after lockdowns, compared with 1.4 years for boys. image
Covid lockdowns prematurely aged girls’ brains more than boys’, study finds. MRI scans found girls’ brains appeared 4.2 years older than expected after lockdowns, compared with 1.4 years for boys.
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Preview thumbnail for Contrary to popular belief that CBD can reduce the negative effects of THC, new study found that CBD did not mitigate these adverse effects. A high dose of CBD (450 mg) significantly enhanced the effects of THC, due to a pharmacokinetic interaction that increased THC levels in the bloodstream. image
Contrary to popular belief that CBD can reduce the negative effects of THC, new study found that CBD did not mitigate these adverse effects. A high dose of CBD (450 mg) significantly enhanced the effects of THC, due to a pharmacokinetic interaction that increased THC levels in the bloodstream.
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Preview thumbnail for Emophilia is a psychological trait that describes how easily and how often a person falls in love. A new study found that individuals with high emophilia tend to have more romantic relationships and higher instances of unfaithfulness and infidelity. image
Emophilia is a psychological trait that describes how easily and how often a person falls in love. A new study found that individuals with high emophilia tend to have more romantic relationships and higher instances of unfaithfulness and infidelity.
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Preview thumbnail for Social progressives were more likely to view rape as equally serious or more serious than homicide compared to social conservatives. Progressive women were particularly likely to view rape as more serious than homicide, suggesting that gender plays a critical role in shaping these perceptions. image
Social progressives were more likely to view rape as equally serious or more serious than homicide compared to social conservatives. Progressive women were particularly likely to view rape as more serious than homicide, suggesting that gender plays a critical role in shaping these perceptions.
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Preview thumbnail for Most Black Americans favor maintaining or even increasing local police presence and funding. Surprisingly, this preference is more robust among Black Americans. Support for police is, however, reduced by negative feelings towards the police and perceptions of unfairness in police procedures. image
Most Black Americans favor maintaining or even increasing local police presence and funding. Surprisingly, this preference is more robust among Black Americans. Support for police is, however, reduced by negative feelings towards the police and perceptions of unfairness in police procedures.
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Preview thumbnail for Self-objectification contributes to the “pleasure gap” between men and women during sexual activities. The findings suggest that women’s reduced sexual agency, or the ability to express and act on sexual desires and boundaries, plays a crucial role in this imbalance. image
Self-objectification contributes to the “pleasure gap” between men and women during sexual activities. The findings suggest that women’s reduced sexual agency, or the ability to express and act on sexual desires and boundaries, plays a crucial role in this imbalance.
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2 weeks ago
Lose fat while eating all you want: Researchers used an experimental drug to increase the heat production in the fat tissue of obese mice, which allowed them to achieve weight loss even while consuming a high-calorie diet. The drug is currently undergoing human Phase 1 clinical trials.
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Preview thumbnail for MDMA treatment for alcoholism reduces relapse safely with no serious side effects, suggests the first study looking into the use of MDMA to treat alcohol addiction, with preliminary results showing that the treatment is safe, and early results showing encouraging outcomes from the approach. image
MDMA treatment for alcoholism reduces relapse safely with no serious side effects, suggests the first study looking into the use of MDMA to treat alcohol addiction, with preliminary results showing that the treatment is safe, and early results showing encouraging outcomes from the approach.
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Preview thumbnail for For the first time, scientists have engineered a designer membraneless organelle in a living mammalian cell, that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality, allowing scientists to study, tailor, and control cellular function in more detail. image
For the first time, scientists have engineered a designer membraneless organelle in a living mammalian cell, that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality, allowing scientists to study, tailor, and control cellular function in more detail.