People with multiple sclerosis (MS), having a COVID-19 infection is not associated with worsening MS symptoms or disability, study finds
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1068991
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Putting holiday leftovers in the freezer extends shelf life & may put a dent in the US tendency to throw away edible food, a study suggests. National survey data showed a link between home freezing & less total food waste, & over half of consumers reported buying frozen items to avoid tossing food.
https://news.osu.edu/how-the-freezer-factors-into-lowering-food-waste/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy25&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests - After decades of debate, one of largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/dec/23/middle-children-are-more-cooperative-than-their-siblings-study-suggests
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Massive spending on toxic content moderation fails to address polarization—new research shows social media companies should give users more control and empower exploration.
https://link-springer-com.utrechtuniversity.idm.oclc.org/article/10.1007/s44206-024-00154-7
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Wearables reveal happiest times to sleep: research finds links between mood, depression, and circadian rhythm disruptions in a study conducted using 2,077 Fitbits over four months
https://news.umich.edu/getting-in-sync-wearables-reveal-happiest-times-to-sleep/
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New research characterised in detail how tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.
https://www.uab.cat/web/newsroom/news-detail/-1345830290613.html?detid=1345940427095
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Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study - Research finds people who have more than 4 coffees a day have 17% lower chance of head and neck cancers.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/dec/23/drinking-tea-and-coffee-linked-to-lower-risk-of-head-and-neck-cancer-in-study
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First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child | AVEIR dual chamber device is different from traditional pacemakers in part because it has no leads or cords and is absorbed by the heart, and is 10 times smaller than a traditional pacemaker
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1068998
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A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being ‘hyperconnected’ to digital technology making it difficult for people to switch off from work.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/being-digitally-hyperconnected-causes-techno-strain-for-employees
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Why annual events like Christmas and Ramadan feel like they come around more quickly each year | Perception of time speeding up between such events is widespread and influenced by enjoyment, memory function, and attention to time. Distortions in time perception are more pronounced with age.
https://www.psypost.org/christmas-comes-faster-every-year-psychology-study-sheds-light-on-holiday-time-distortions/
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New findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated with higher participation in LGBTQ movements, demonstrating that motivations for activism can range widely from genuine altruism to personal image-building.
https://www.psypost.org/narcissistic-grandiosity-predicts-greater-involvement-in-lgbtq-activism/
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A recent study in Spain found that an intake of 6 mg/kg of caffeine improved participants’ reaction times in a series of reaction tasks | It also made participants more nervous, alert, and active.
https://www.psypost.org/225574-2/
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A new study find that Mediterranean seagrasses cut extreme water levels by 54%. Without them, sea levels near the Balearic Islands could rise 1.4 m under climate change.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-81026-5
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Childhood sibling bonds predict better cognitive health in old age, study finds. The findings suggest that positive sibling interactions during childhood and frequent contact with siblings in adulthood are associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults.
https://www.psypost.org/childhood-sibling-bonds-predict-better-cognitive-health-in-old-age-study-finds/
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Human driven climate change substantially increased the likelihood of the 2023 wildfires in Canada. 2023 Canadian wildfires burned 15 million ha and released almost eight times as many emissions as their 1985-2022 mean.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-024-00841-9
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Dozens of buildings in Florida are sinking, study finds | InSAR Observations of Construction-Induced Coastal Subsidence on Miami's Barrier Islands, Florida
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/climate/florida-condos-hotels-sinking/index.html
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Mighty radio bursts linked to massive galaxies: « Results from Caltech's Deep Synoptic Array-110 provide new clues about how magnetars form. »
https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/mighty-radio-bursts-linked-to-massive-galaxies
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A recent study found that improving one’s appearance whether through physical changes or digital filters may lead to more prosocial behavior | Researchers discovered that beautifying efforts heightened public self-awareness, prompting individuals to align their actions with socially desirable norms.
https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-research-shows-self-beautifying-can-boost-prosocial-behavior-heres-why/
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Study supports new blood-based biomarker to detect early brain changes leading to cognitive impairment and dementia
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/study-supports-new-blood-based-biomarker-detect-early-brain
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A study by the Max Planck Institute found genetic variants linked to dyslexia are associated with differences in brain regions responsible for motor coordination, vision, and language, offering insights into the neurological basis of dyslexia.
https://www.mpi.nl/news/dyslexia-genetics-linked-brain-structure
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Children who witness violence between their parents still feel the effects decades later | Researchers finding a link to an increase by 36% greater risk of heart disease later in life.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/witnessing-violence-between-parents-as-a-child-linked-to-higher-risk-of-heart-disease
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Researchers have found that mild hypothermia improves neuronal recovery in oxygen-deprived brain models
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314913
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Research has uncovered how the stiffening of a cell’s environment drives cancer progression, paving the way for new treatments: Yes-associated protein (YAP), the protein regulates the multiplication of cells, to move to the nucleus of the cell
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069009
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The ISIS occupation in Iraq led to lower female education attainment, more permissive attitudes towards domestic violence, increase in polygamy unions, and higher fertility rate for women who spent their schooling age under the occupation.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167268124003998
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Frozen Lake in Antarctica Is a Time Capsule From Millions of Years Ago | Now, scientists have retrieved samples of the unique microbes, which have survived in a massive chamber of liquid fresh water below more than 9 meters (30 feet) of solid ice.
https://www.sciencealert.com/mysterious-frozen-lake-is-a-time-capsule-from-millions-of-years-ago?utm_source=reddit_post
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Women born in the most sexist U.S. states experience faster memory decline in later years (over 65) compared to those in the least sexist states, and this difference in memory decline can equate to nine years of cognitive aging
https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/sexism-risk-factor-memory-decline-among-women
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Surgeons show greatest dexterity in children’s buzz wire game like Operation than other hospital staff. 84% of surgeons completed game in 5 minutes compared to 57% physicians, 54% nurses. Surgeons also exhibited highest rate of swearing during game (50%), followed by nurses (30%), physicians (25%).
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/surgeons-thankfully-may-have-better-hand-coordination-than-other-hospital-staff
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There has been a significant increase in dogs and cats being exposed to cocaine, finds 4 years of data from the Pet Poison Helpline in the US. The researchers did not find the same increasing trends for cats' and dogs' exposure to methamphetamine.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/were-drugging-the-dogs-were-drugging-the-cats
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Tomatoes sprayed with seafood shell extract, rich in chitin and chitosan, show improved drought tolerance, better chlorophyll levels, & water retention.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-80798-0
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Researchers have analysed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains’ biological age. They found that factors detrimental to vascular health, inflammation and high glucose levels, are associated with an older-looking brain, while healthy lifestyles were linked a younger appearance
https://news.ki.se/poor-vascular-health-accelerates-brain-ageing
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