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More than half of Americans give to charity at checkout, survey shows: 53% of Americans give impulsively to charities at checkoutEconomics
More than half of Americans give to charity at checkout, survey shows: 53% of Americans give impulsively to charities at checkout

www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1044154

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Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests | Finding that clearance of fluid in mice brains is lower in sleep and anaesthesia runs counter to dominant view in neuroscienceNeuroscience
Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests | Finding that clearance of fluid in mice brains is lower in sleep and anaesthesia runs counter to dominant view in neuroscience

www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/13/sleep-does-not-help-brain-wash-out-toxins-study-suggests

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Study finds that persistent use of ADHD medication in adolescents according to prescription reduces the risk of committing an minor offense compared to inconsistent medication use, regardless of sex, type of ADHD medication or offense category.Psychology

acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.13997

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Birth by C-section more than doubles odds of measles vaccine failure | Researchers say it is vital that children born by caesarean section receive two doses of the measles vaccine for robust protection against the disease.Health
Birth by C-section more than doubles odds of measles vaccine failure | Researchers say it is vital that children born by caesarean section receive two doses of the measles vaccine for robust protection against the disease.

www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/birth-by-c-section-more-than-doubles-odds-of-measles-vaccine-failure

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Over 115 million pills containing illicit fentanyl seized by US law enforcement in 2023. In 2022, over 107,000 people died of a drug overdose(link is external), with 75% of those deaths involving an opioid.Health
Over 115 million pills containing illicit fentanyl seized by US law enforcement in 2023. In 2022, over 107,000 people died of a drug overdose(link is external), with 75% of those deaths involving an opioid.

www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/over-115-million-pills-containing-illicit-fentanyl-seized-law-enforcement-2023

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Less homework, less gaming, more playing: Chinese laws yield success in war on sittingHealth
Less homework, less gaming, more playing: Chinese laws yield success in war on sitting

www.courthousenews.com/less-homework-less-gaming-more-playing-chinese-laws-yield-success-in-war-on-sitting/

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Scientists use bamboo to create transparent glass with fireproof power | With a transmittance of 71.6 percent, the transparent material increased energy conversion by 15 percent when employed in solar cells.Materials Science

spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/research.0317

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Scientists have, for the first time, observed in the wild that meltwater, caused by climate change, is fracturing ice shelves in AntarcticaEnvironment
Scientists have, for the first time, observed in the wild that meltwater, caused by climate change, is fracturing ice shelves in Antarctica

news.uchicago.edu/story/scientists-find-evidence-meltwater-fracturing-ice-shelves-antarctica

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Calling out prejudiced remarks at work not only challenges the comments themselves but also signals and potentially reinforces anti-bias norms within the workplace, according to new research. Psychology
Calling out prejudiced remarks at work not only challenges the comments themselves but also signals and potentially reinforces anti-bias norms within the workplace, according to new research.

www.psypost.org/confronting-workplace-prejudice-can-reset-social-norms/

by mveaMD/PhD/JD/MBA | Professor | Medicine
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New viruses on the horizon - like the SARS-CoV-2 - may trigger major epidemics. Scientists discovered 40 previously unknown nidoviruses in vertebrates from fish to rodents, including 13 coronaviruses. In host animals infected with different viruses, a recombination of viral genes can occur.Biology

www.dkfz.de/en/presse/pressemitteilungen/2024/dkfz-pm-24-27-New-viruses-on-the-horizon.php

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Cannabidiol (CBD) has been found to reduce pancreatic cancer growth in a dose and time dependent manner in a variety of human pancreatic cancer cell lines. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive malignancies with a median 5 year-survival rate of 12%.Cancer
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been found to reduce pancreatic cancer growth in a dose and time dependent manner in a variety of human pancreatic cancer cell lines. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive malignancies with a median 5 year-survival rate of 12%.

jcannabisresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42238-024-00227-x

by mveaMD/PhD/JD/MBA | Professor | Medicine
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A global, 16-year study of 2.4 million people has found that Internet use might boost measures of well-being, such as life satisfaction and sense of purpose — challenging the commonly held idea that Internet use has negative effects on people’s welfare.Psychology
A global, 16-year study of 2.4 million people has found that Internet use might boost measures of well-being, such as life satisfaction and sense of purpose — challenging the commonly held idea that Internet use has negative effects on people’s welfare.

www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01410-z

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A new study found a significant association between irregular sleep schedules and diminished academic performance and increased behavioral issues among adolescents. More than 70% of teenagers in the US get less than the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night.Health
A new study found a significant association between irregular sleep schedules and diminished academic performance and increased behavioral issues among adolescents. More than 70% of teenagers in the US get less than the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night.

www.psypost.org/new-study-links-irregular-sleep-patterns-to-academic-and-behavioral-problems-in-adolescents/

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More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021. Lives lost from overdose crisis are felt across generations, emphasizing need to include children and families in support.Health
More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021. Lives lost from overdose crisis are felt across generations, emphasizing need to include children and families in support.

www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/more-321000-us-children-lost-parent-drug-overdose-2011-2021

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In a migratory stork, recent GPS tracking research suggests that younger birds follow the flock, whereas older birds use experience to guide them to a more direct path.Biology

www.pnas.org/post/journal-club/journal-club-older-migrating-storks-count-less-flock-more-experience

by amesydragonAmy McDermott | PNAS
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Perceived lack of recognition drives Trump support among historically dominant groups, US study suggests. Psychology
Perceived lack of recognition drives Trump support among historically dominant groups, US study suggests.

www.psypost.org/perceived-lack-of-recognition-drives-trump-support-among-historically-dominant-groups-study-suggests/

by mveaMD/PhD/JD/MBA | Professor | Medicine
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Transcranial direct current stimulationapplied to a specific area of the brain may improve speech fluency in Parkinson's patients.Health
Transcranial direct current stimulationapplied to a specific area of the brain may improve speech fluency in Parkinson's patients.

link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00702-024-02771-5

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Dopamine sensing using a very cost-effective sensorChemistry
Dopamine sensing using a very cost-effective sensor

doi.org/10.1007/s41127-024-00075-9

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“Unanticipated” findings from a new Nature Physics study show that the mechanical stability of a protein determines how easily and how quickly it can enter the nucleus. Engineering
“Unanticipated” findings from a new Nature Physics study show that the mechanical stability of a protein determines how easily and how quickly it can enter the nucleus.

www.technologynetworks.com/proteomics/news/a-proteins-stiffness-determines-how-easily-it-enters-the-nucleus-386687

by molrose96Journalist | Technology Networks | BSc Neuroscience
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76% of people who committed serious violent offences and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service prior to the offence, analysis of 477 violent offence cases showsHealth
76% of people who committed serious violent offences and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service prior to the offence, analysis of 477 violent offence cases shows

www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/05/most-violent-offenders-psychosis-known-mental-health-services-study?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social

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Metabolic network analysis of pre-ASD newborns and 5-year-old children with autism spectrum disorderMedicine
Metabolic network analysis of pre-ASD newborns and 5-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder

www.nature.com/articles/s42003-024-06102-y

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A new study of romantic couples found that individuals who perceive themselves as being viewed more positively by their partners than they actually are tend to have partners who report lower levels of satisfaction.Psychology
A new study of romantic couples found that individuals who perceive themselves as being viewed more positively by their partners than they actually are tend to have partners who report lower levels of satisfaction.

www.psypost.org/metaperceptions-have-important-consequences-for-romantic-couples-study-suggests/

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Systematic review and meta analysis show for the first time that chronic Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine have comparable effects of improving executive functions in people with ADHD.Psychology

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763424001726

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Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation. Results align with existing research indicating that KD could enhance social behavior in ASD by reducing brain inflammation and improving metabolic and gut health.Health
Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation. Results align with existing research indicating that KD could enhance social behavior in ASD by reducing brain inflammation and improving metabolic and gut health.

www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/10/1401

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Study of 15,000 adults with depression: Night owls (evening types) report that SSRIs don’t work as well for them, compared to morning typesMedicine

www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(24)00002-7/fulltext

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