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Big surges in new autism diagnoses among young adults, as well a rise in diagnoses for girls and young women, have driven a near-tripling of U.S. autism cases in just over a decade, researchers report.

Big surges in new autism diagnoses among young adu...

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Overeating leads to diabetes due to a surge of neurotransmitters. In mice, brain signals triggered the release of fatty acids in the liver, which are linked to metabolic disease.

Overeating leads to diabetes due to a surge of neu...

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Mandating less salt in packaged foods could prevent 40,000 cardiovascular events, 32,000 cases of kidney disease, up to 3000 deaths, and could save $3.25 billion in healthcare costs

Mandating less salt in packaged foods could preven...

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A new study has used powerful imaging to reveal a subset of Alzheimer's-associated proteins spreading particularly rapidly. These 'superspreaders' may help explain why abnormal clumps of the naturally occurring amyloid beta proteins increase as the debilitating disease progresses.

A new study has used powerful imaging to reveal a ...

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Researchers in Japan have achieved a milestone in cellular biology by embedding chloroplasts from algae into hamster cells, creating photosynthetic animal cells that survive and continue photosynthesizing for at least two days.

Researchers in Japan have achieved a milestone in ...

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Green growth: 30 percent of regions worldwide achieve economic growth while reducing carbon emissions. North America and Asia have seen more fluctuating decoupling patterns over the decades, but there's been an improvement trend in the last decade

Green growth: 30 percent of regions worldwide achi...

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How long a person can stand on one leg, specifically the nondominant one, is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new research

How long a person can stand on one leg, specifical...

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For patients with alcohol use disorder, exercise not only reduces alcohol dependence, but also improves mental and physical health

For patients with alcohol use disorder, exercise n...

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Omega-3 intake linked to better cognitive health in older adults, study finds | Analyzing data from a nationally representative health survey, researchers discovered that participants who consumed more omega-3 fats scored higher on cognitive tests.

Omega-3 intake linked to better cognitive health i...

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Alignment with the MAGA faction of the Republican party was more influential than incumbency advantages, with a MAGA-aligned candidate defeating the incumbent in a race between two Republicans in Alabama. Being the incumbent may not outweigh ideological alignment in a nationalized political climate.

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Research found people who had more positive expectations of aging tended to report less frequent cognitive problems, such as difficulty concentrating or keeping track of what they were doing. They were also less likely to report that their cognitive performance had declined over time.

Research found people who had more positive expect...

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Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new research suggests.

Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto die...

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A study found that nanoplastics can weaken the effectiveness of antibiotics and promote the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A study found that nanoplastics can weaken the eff...

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Personality influences physical activity: individuals with higher conscientiousness and extraversion are more likely to engage in extended periods of physical activity and sedentary behavior, while those with higher neuroticism tend to interrupt their sedentary behavior more frequently

Personality influences physical activity: individu...

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Scientists say plastic on beaches can now be seen from space

Scientists say plastic on beaches can now be seen ...

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Research reveals hidden antibiotics in non-immune proteins | Peptides from non-immune proteins target infections through antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties

Research reveals hidden antibiotics in non-immune ...

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Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study

Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths...

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New Research Uncovers Czechoslovak Intelligence Operations in Cyprus During the Cold War

New Research Uncovers Czechoslovak Intelligence Op...

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Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defence, paving way for new antimicrobial strategies

Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defen...

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Recent study sheds light on why some people are more likely to change their beliefs after being presented with corrections to misinformation | Researchers found that people with higher fluid intelligence were more likely to adjust their attitudes after receiving corrective information.

Recent study sheds light on why some people are mo...

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6.95 mm toad: World’s second-smallest vertebrate discovered in Brazil | This tiny creature, a flea toad, is so small it can fit on the tip of your finger.

6.95 mm toad: World’s second-smallest vertebrate d...

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Giant rats could soon help sniff out illegally smuggled goods | The rodents learned to detect elephant ivory and other goods from at-risk species

Giant rats could soon help sniff out illegally smu...

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New research on female video game characters uncovers a surprising twist - Female gamers prefer playing as highly sexualized characters, despite disliking them.

New research on female video game characters uncov...

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New research on female video game characters uncovers a surprising twist | Female gamers prefer playing as highly sexualized characters, despite disliking them

New research on female video game characters uncov...

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The dangerous pursuit of muscularity in men and adolescent boys - A new study that focused specifically on men found that exposure to social media posts depicting ideal muscular male bodies is directly linked to a negative body image and greater odds of resorting to anabolic-androgenic steroid use.

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Recent research reveals that a wheat cover crop accelerated cucumber root litter decomposition by altering the soil microbial communities, particularly by stimulating certain putative keystone taxa

Recent research reveals that a wheat cover crop ac...

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Thawing Permafrost Is Affecting Climate, but It’s Unclear by How Much - the permafrost region teeters from carbon source to weak sink. Over a 20-year period CH4 contributed to warming, but over a 100-year period, emissions and absorptions mostly cancel each other out.

Thawing Permafrost Is Affecting Climate, but It’s ...

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Brain changes seen in lifetime cannabis users may not be causal: Lifetime cannabis use is associated with several changes in brain structure and function in later life, study suggests

Brain changes seen in lifetime cannabis users may ...

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Health threats of climate change reaching record-breaking levels: Research calls for trillions of dollars spent on fossil fuels to be redirected towards protecting people’s health, lives and livelihoods

Health threats of climate change reaching record-b...

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A novel strain of cyanobacteria, or algae that can rapidly grow and double every 2.35 hours in presence of CO₂ has been discovered by researchers from Harvard. It can readily sink in water which makes it a primary candidate to sequester carbon from oceans and factories.

A novel strain of cyanobacteria, or algae that can...

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Antidepressant side effects don't always get better over time. Patients who experience worsening side effects drop out of clinical trials, so we don't hear from them. This gives a biased picture because we end up looking only at the data from patients who experienced improvements.

Antidepressant side effects don't always get bette...

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These hornets break down alcohol so fast that they can’t get drunk and they use ethanol as fuel

These hornets break down alcohol so fast that they...

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Distress caused by fear of a family member being deported triples the risk of mental issues such as depression among American youth

Distress caused by fear of a family member being d...

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‘Found’ Dataset Reveals Lost Maya City Full of Pyramids and Plazas, Hiding in Plain Sight Beneath a Mexican Forest. By analyzing an old lidar survey, researchers found evidence of more than 6,500 ancient structures in a previously unexplored area of Campeche

‘Found’ Dataset Reveals Lost Maya City Full of Pyr...

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30-Year Experiment Shows Evolution in Slow Motion | In 1988, toxic algae wiped out a population of rough periwinkle sea snails in Sweden. An ecologist re-introduced 700 snails of a different ecotype in 1992. Over 30 years, the colonists evolved down a strikingly similar pathway to their predecessors

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Water from arid air is collected at an extraordinarily high rate of 5.50 kg/m2/d at a low humidity of 35%. and up to 16.9 kg/m2/d at higher humidities using an hydrogel inspired from tree frogs and air plants. A 1 sq meter device can supply drinking water for 2 to 3 people in arid environments.

Water from arid air is collected at an extraordina...

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Hyperarousal peaks in the morning for insomniacs

Hyperarousal peaks in the morning for insomniacs

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Financial hardship, among various socioeconomic demographic factors, is the No. 1 predictor of mental health issues among US college students, findings revealed by the latest AI study. Another reason to consider student loan/debt relief.

Financial hardship, among various socioeconomic de...

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An ancient gene mutation among First Nations inhabitants of Oceania may make them more susceptible to infectious diseases like influenza, according to a new study

An ancient gene mutation among First Nations inhab...

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A survey of patients receiving gender affirming care shows that commercial insurance pays for most of their treatments, they receive less care in the South than other parts of the U.S. and they deal with disproportionate levels of housing insecurity and trauma compared to others

A survey of patients receiving gender affirming ca...

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A meta-analysis of 4,604 citations and 30 U.S. studies found that in states where recreational cannabis is legal, there's been an 8.9% increase in use among adolescents and a 22.1% increase among young adults

A meta-analysis of 4,604 citations and 30 U.S. stu...

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Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state

Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could...

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When Republican governors expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (refundable tax credits for low- and mid-income workers), they are electorally rewarded by voters. Democratic governors are not rewarded, possibly because EITC beneficiaries are already predisposed to support Democrats.

When Republican governors expand the Earned Income...

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Study shows the risks of the metaverse for U.S. youth: a significant number reported facing different types of harm (hate speech, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, grooming behaviors) and unwanted exposure to violent or sexual content. It also highlighted notable gender differences

Study shows the risks of the metaverse for U.S. yo...

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Digital avatars eases distress from troubling voic...

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A study analyzed the destinations of 385,930 COVID-19 vaccine doses shipped to Pennsylvania in the first phase of vaccine distribution (Dec. 14, 2020, to April 12, 2021) and found that white people had 81.4% more doses shipped to their neighborhoods than Black people did.

A study analyzed the destinations of 385,930 COVID...

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Moral conflict heightens distress in pornography users, study suggests. Individuals with stronger moral conflicts about pornography use were more likely to experience greater distress, demonstrating that moral incongruence intensifies the mental health impact of pornography use.

Moral conflict heightens distress in pornography u...

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Scientists identify dopamine-rich brain pathways that fuel cocaine-seeking behavior

Scientists identify dopamine-rich brain pathways t...

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Dramatic drop in marijuana use among US youth over a decade. Current marijuana use among adolescents decreased from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021. First-time use before age 13 dropped from 8.1% to 4.9%. There was a shift in trends by gender, with girls surpassing boys in marijuana use by 2021.

Dramatic drop in marijuana use among US youth over...

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A recent study suggests that individuals who had COVID-19 may experience lingering cognitive difficulties, especially in areas like working memory and planning.

A recent study suggests that individuals who had C...

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