Study has revealed that Mondays uniquely drive long-term biological stress, regardless of working status, with implications for heart health
https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/28420.html
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The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/study-finds-children-in-u-s-became-increasingly-unhealthy-over-past-17-years
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In a new study out of Germany, scientists discovered that peptides found in the mucus of axolotls—a wild-looking salamander famous for regenerating limbs—can selectively kill breast cancer cells and destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
https://www.popsci.com/environment/axolotl-mucus-cancer-antibiotics/
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New research reveals emotional control deficits in generalized anxiety disorder | These findings suggest that people with generalized anxiety disorder may have poorer emotion recognition abilities.
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-reveals-emotional-control-deficits-in-generalized-anxiety-disorder/
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Cough syrup protects the brain from dementia in clinical trial first | A safe and affordable treatment to slow the advancement of Parkinson's dementia in the form of a commonly available cough syrup (Ambroxol) that's already being studied for its positive effect on other degenerative diseases.
https://newatlas.com/brain/alzheimers-dementia/cough-syrup-dementia/
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Climatic drivers of the 2022 mega-flood in Pakistan which caused 1486 fatalities. August 2022’s streamflow at Sukur Barrage, just upstream of the floodplains, was 170% larger than the historical average, due to the compounding effects of rain-on-snow and warmer temperatures accelerating snowmelt.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s44304-025-00109-z
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People who have a more favorable view of artificial intelligence tend to spend more time on social media and may be more likely to show signs of problematic use, according to new research. This relationship held for both men and women, but it was stronger among men.
https://www.psypost.org/positive-attitudes-toward-ai-linked-to-more-prone-to-problematic-social-media-use/
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Bonobo’s react negatively to inequality. The study was conducted at the Wolfgang Köhler Primate Research Centre at the Leipzig Zoo with six bonobos.
https://www.mpg.de/24532579/0414-evan-bonobos-react-negatively-to-inequity-150495-xonobos
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Researchers developed an efficient nano-pesticide based on star polycation (SPc) loaded with clothianidin, which was co-applied with a widely used parasitic wasp (Aphidius colemani) to achieve synergistic pest management
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311925001728
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A new study finds teens with depression had higher levels of common antibiotics in their urine, suggesting everyday exposure may raise mental health risks.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-09687-4
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Controlled trial demonstrates higher non-heme iron absorption in vegans compared to omnivores, highlighting the physiological adaptations involved in iron metabolism in plant-based diets.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mnfr.70096
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How much an infant cries is largely steered by their genetics and there is probably not much that parents can do about it, suggests a new Swedish twin study. At age 2 months, children’s genetics explain about 50% of how much they cry. At 5 months of age, genetics explain up to 70% of the variation.
https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/why-your-infant-is-crying-3395739
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Early evidence of avocado domestication from El Gigante Rockshelter, Honduras
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2417072122
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A global study of 11,000+ data points shows inland waters are polluted with copper, zinc, cadmium, & chromium, especially in parts of Asia, Africa, & South America.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02508-6
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Widespread presence of bone marrow–like hematopoietic stem cell niche in invertebrate skeletons
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adw0958?utm_sou
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Women with ADHD face higher risk of severe premenstrual mood disorder, study finds. For years, ADHD in women has been underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Now, new research suggests those with the condition are also at significantly higher risk for a debilitating menstrual mood disorder: PMDD.
https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/women-with-adhd-face-higher-risk-of-severe-premenstrual-mood-disorder-study-finds/
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People who view their nation as uniquely important and demand special recognition for it (also known as national narcissism) may struggle to recognize emotions in others, experience more anger and contempt, and be more likely to dehumanize those both inside and outside their national group.
https://www.psypost.org/national-narcissism-linked-to-emotional-impairments-and-dehumanization-new-study-finds/
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A new study reveals that individuals living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often feel dismissed, misunderstood and underserved by the healthcare system.
https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-patients-say-they-feel-dismissed-and-misunderstood-according-to-new-study?utm_campaign=PCOS&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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People who skipped breakfast tended to be slightly more impulsive, particularly in terms of attentional control and self-control. They also reported slightly more severe depressive symptoms and marginally higher anxiety symptoms, finds study of young people from Hong Kong.
https://www.psypost.org/breakfast-habits-are-associated-with-depressive-symptoms-study-finds/
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Since 2015, Antarctica’s ocean has lost sea ice equal to Greenland’s size — but the real shock is the ocean is becoming saltier, not fresher, defying decades of scientific assumptions and raising urgent questions about the planet’s future climate stability.
https://www.earth.com/news/antarcticas-waters-are-getting-saltier-and-it-could-transform-earths-climate/
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People with higher cognitive ability tend to endorse moral values less strongly across the board. The pattern held across two independent studies and did not differ by gender. These findings challenge popular assumptions that smarter people hold stronger or more “enlightened” moral values.
https://www.psypost.org/people-with-higher-cognitive-ability-have-weaker-moral-foundations-new-study-finds/
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Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria. Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it. Diquat is a neurotoxin, carcinogen and linked to Parkinson’s disease. It is about 200 times more toxic than glyphosate.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/06/weedkiller-diquat-organ-damage-study
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New satellite maps show meltwater ponding is growing across East Antarctica, even without more snowmelt. This makes the ice surface more fragile, increasing the risk of future ice shelf collapse.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-025-02363-5
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Intimate partner violence overwhelmingly affects women, but men can also be victims. Yet male victims are often met with skepticism, ridicule, or disbelief. People are more likely to dismiss male victims of intimate partner violence when they also endorse sexist beliefs about men.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-finds-link-between-sexism-and-denial-of-male-victimhood-in-relationships/
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Trump has not just weathered criminal charges and political scandal—he has repurposed them into proof of his own victimhood, suggests new study. In doing so, far-right figures can appear vulnerable while simultaneously reinforcing policies that harm those who are actually marginalized.
https://www.psypost.org/viral-ai-images-highlight-how-trump-engages-in-victimcould-scholar-argues/
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Hearing aids and cochlear implants improve social lives of adults with hearing loss
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/07/05/hearing-aids-social-life-study/5171751727670/
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Scientists discover that inhibitory neurons that keep other neurons in the human brain from overreacting seem to be turned down in PTSD and depression, which could make the prefrontal cortex – responsible for emotional control and decision-making – get stuck in a hyperexcitable state.
https://newatlas.com/mental-health/landmark-study-reveals-cell-level-brain-changes-tied-to-ptsd/
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Babies of social chimpanzee mothers are more likely to survive
https://www.earth.com/news/social-chimpanzee-mothers-raise-babies-more-successfully/
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Over one-third of boys and men in Canada and the United States know someone who uses anabolic-androgenic steroids. Boys and men who perceive anabolic steroid use within their social circles are more likely to report intentions to use them, even if they have never used them before.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1089958
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A new study found that most Americans and policymakers support personal and political climate action but wrongly think others do not. This misunderstanding may block progress. Clearer messaging could boost engagement and policy support.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02496-7
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