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A new study found that PFAS (forever chemicals) in drinking water was associated with cancers in the organ system including the oral cavity/pharynx, lung, digestive system, brain, urinary system, soft tissue, and thyroid.

A new study found that PFAS (forever chemicals) in...

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As little as ten minutes of mindfulness meditation each day can significantly reduce work stress. After the eight week digital course, all measures of work stress including burnout, depression, and anxiety were reduced. Improvements were also seen in work engagement

As little as ten minutes of mindfulness meditation...

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Nearly two centuries of data show that immigrants commit fewer crimes than US-born citizens, study finds.

Nearly two centuries of data show that immigrants ...

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A new study reveals how oil & gas trade associations in Europe spend millions to promote policies delaying emissions cuts, favouring unproven tech & long-term goals over immediate action.

A new study reveals how oil & gas trade associatio...

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IVF pregnancies at greater risk of exposure to medicines that can harm the fetus | Research finds that IVF and ICSI pregnancies had the highest exposure to teratogenic medicines that potentially can harm the fetus during the first trimester of pregnancy

IVF pregnancies at greater risk of exposure to med...

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Air pollution and brain damage: what the science saysEpidemiological studies have linked dirty air to dementia and other brain disorders. Now researchers are trying to determine how pollutants do their damage, and how much harm they cause.

Air pollution and brain damage: what the science s...

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Dismissed and Disbelieved, Some Long COVID Patients Are Pushed Into Psychiatric Wards

Dismissed and Disbelieved, Some Long COVID Patient...

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Health experts propose a new definition of obesity | The commission also recommend using an alternate, or supplement, metric to BMI to accurately reflect body composition measurements

Health experts propose a new definition of obesity...

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The link between physical strength and sexual behavior is not just in men. Women, as well as men, who had greater upper body strength tended to have more lifetime sexual partners compared to their peers. Men with greater upper body strength were also more likely to to be in long-term relationships.

The link between physical strength and sexual beha...

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Researchers complete real-world “Schrödinger’s cat” experiment by embedding an atom of antimony inside a silicon chip. The findings provide a new and more robust way to perform quantum computations and have important implications for quantum error correction

Researchers complete real-world “Schrödinger’s cat...

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Close to one in ten children across the globe have experienced some kind of sexual violence. 11% of kids globally experienced sexual harassment and 9% experienced contact sexual violence. Additionally, 6% of children (7% of girls and 3% of boys) reported rape.

Close to one in ten children across the globe have...

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Humility reduces anger and promotes more benign interpretations of conflict. The new study demonstrated that intellectually humble individuals were more open to understanding differing perspectives, which may help explain their reduced anger and hostility.

Humility reduces anger and promotes more benign in...

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When kids focus on challenges in short spurts, they build “cognitive endurance”

When kids focus on challenges in short spurts, the...

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Scientists who study harms caused by tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed foods can face cyberattacks, lawsuits, surveillance and physical violence, a study finds. Many are labelled extremists, fascists, zealots and prohibitionists, it adds.

Scientists who study harms caused by tobacco, alco...

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Social media users more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies. YouTube, Reddit, Twitter and Clubhouse users were the most likely to invest in digital currencies.

Social media users more likely to invest in crypto...

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New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Discovered

New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Disco...

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Bird flu in cattle ‘not an increased threat to humans’ study shows

Bird flu in cattle ‘not an increased threat to hum...

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A researcher at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson received a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research into uncovering the mysteries of copper – specifically, how it can be harnessed to kill harmful bacteria and other microorganisms

A researcher at the University of Arizona College ...

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