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Conservative political leadership associated with higher premature mortality rates | Researchers found that states with more conservative political metrics tend to experience worse health outcomes, including higher rates of infant mortality, premature deaths, and food insecurity.

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BMI, blood pressure and physical activity levels in childhood linked to brain differences | Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly in areas of the brain known to be affected in dementia in later life.

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A new study explores whether goats can recognise familiar humans using facial photos and voice recordings. Results hint at some physiological changes (like heart rate shifts) when faces and voices don’t match, but behavioural evidence remains unclear.

A new study explores whether goats can recognise f...

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Men are more prone than women to exhibit sunk cost bias (tendency to persist with an investment despite its disadvantages) when exposed to romantic cues. Sunk cost bias may be adaptive in mating contexts for men, who historically adopted proactive and resource-intensive strategies to secure mates.

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New research identifies trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults from 2020 to 2023. ADHD is often viewed as a condition primarily impacting childhood and adolescence; however, it can also affect adults.

New research identifies trends in attention-defici...

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Retirees show more signs of depression than those who are still working, and heavy drinking may make their symptoms worse, a new study of over-50s. Researchers say it is vital that people are given support when they retire to prevent them from turning to heavy alcohol use to help adjust to change.

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Implementing bans on the advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco products is linked to 20% lower odds of smoking, and a 37% lower risk of taking up the habit.

Implementing bans on the advertising, promotion, a...

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Cordierite Mg2Al4Si5O18, a remarkable mineral widely used in diverse applications, exhibits an unusual ability to resist changes in size despite significant temperature fluctuations. Breakthrough study reveals the secrets behind cordierite’s anomalous thermal expansion.

Cordierite Mg2Al4Si5O18, a remarkable mineral wide...

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A study of 4,403 samples from Hangzhou found disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water. Median trichloromethane levels peaked at 18 µg/L in 2021, linked to increased disinfectant use. Cancer risks were low (10⁻⁶ to 10⁻⁴), but safer methods are needed.

A study of 4,403 samples from Hangzhou found disin...

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Researchers find association between manmade chemicals in drinking water and certain digestive, endocrine, respiratory, and mouth and throat cancers | Communities with drinking water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) had up to a 33% higher incidence of certain cancers

Researchers find association between manmade chemi...

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Travel distance to nearest lung cancer facility differs by racial and ethnic makeup of communities | Researchers find that for Asian-, Black-, and Hispanic-majority tracts, distance to the nearest LCS were 16%, 39% and 7% shorter

Travel distance to nearest lung cancer facility di...

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Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Is Inversely Associated With Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Insulin Resistance in Children: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Epidemiologic Studies

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There has been an increase in women seeking abortions in UK who report using no contraception or 'fertility awareness' (tracking menstrual cycle to avoid sex during ovulation). 'Natural' methods are far less effective, and a shift toward non-medical alternatives may increase unintended pregnancies.

There has been an increase in women seeking aborti...

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Researchers develop breakthrough one-step flame retardant for cotton textiles. The non-toxic coating offers safer solutions against fire for everyday materials, protecting lives and property

Researchers develop breakthrough one-step flame re...

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Birds may mate for life because it allows them to trust their partner. Female birds with experience with their partner focus their energy on laying a larger, more energetically taxing egg, relying on their mate to provide more chick care.

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Gold Nanorods Are 'Waking Up' the Immune System to Fight Cancer in New Breakthrough Treatment

Gold Nanorods Are 'Waking Up' the Immune System to...

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Innovative Ceramic-Based Thermoelectric Modules Demonstrate Exceptional Stability and Reliable Operation at 900°C for High-Temperature Energy Conversion and Waste Heat Recovery Applications: "Fabrication and testing of ceramic thermoelectric multi-leg module for high-temperature energy conversion".

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New analysis suggests that Sydney funnel-web spiders represent three distinct species; the revised taxonomy may have practical implications for antivenom production and biochemical studies on spider venom.

New analysis suggests that Sydney funnel-web spide...

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