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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Brain Power: Fueling Future Economies

Imagine a world where our brains are the key drivers of economic change. That's the idea behind the brain economy, which emphasizes brain health and brain skills for a smoother transition into new economic landscapes. We're talking about major shifts like the bioeconomy, green economy, care economy,

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Farmers' Knowledge and Financial Factors in Southeast Asia's One Health Efforts

Imagine a world where our health, the health of animals, and the health of the environment are all connected. This is what the One Health framework aims to achieve. A recent study looked into how farmers in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam understand and interact with this concept. It's not just about kn

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

The Link Between Marijuana and Mental Health in Adults

You might be curious about how marijuana use affects the mental health of adults in the US. Researchers set out to discover if there's a link between using marijuana and experiencing serious psychological distress (SPD). They looked at a big group of people from all around the country to find out.

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Digital Help in Healthcare: Why Palestinian Doctors Aren't On Board

Ever considered how doctors make critical decisions? There's a cool tool called a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) that assists with treatment choices, diagnoses, and even lab tests. Yet, doctors in Palestinian hospitals aren't really using it. This issue isn't isolated to just Palestine; it'

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Why Mixing Alcohol and Weed Can Change College Women's Reactions to Danger

Ever wondered what happens when you mix alcohol and cannabis? Researchers found that this combination can affect how college women respond to risky situations. They studied young women aged 18 to 24 who had been heavy drinkers or cannabis users in the past month. Using a method called ecological mom

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

When Monkeypox Became a Social Media Battlefield

Imagine this: dozens of people chatting online about a scary virus called "monkeypox, " and drama unfolds. People start calling each other names, spreading false info, and getting nasty. This isn't new – social media's always had a dark side. But during big health crises like the 2022 mpox outbreak,

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Dec 13 2024FINANCE

How Not Buying a House Led to a Fortune Lost

Meet Amos Nadler, a behavioral finance professor who decided to test his theories in reality. He dabbled in the stock market, buying Nvidia shares when they were just a few dollars each. He owned somewhere between $800 to $1, 000 worth of Nvidia, and sold a good chunk of them before 2014. At the tim

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Dec 12 2024SPORTS

NFL Stands by Jay-Z Despite Rape Allegations

The National Football League (NFL) has decided to maintain its relationship with Roc Nation, owned by Jay-Z, despite a civil lawsuit accusing him of raping a 13-year-old girl over two decades ago. Commissioner Roger Goodell recently confirmed this stance during a press conference, stating that the c

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Contraception Choices of US Foreign-Born Women: What Matters?

Using contraception is a smart way to prevent unexpected pregnancies. But did you know that women who were born in other countries and now live in the US are less likely to use it compared to women born here? This study wanted to figure out why that is. They looked at data from a big survey done in

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Why Sex and Gender Matter in Healthcare Economics

Healthcare costs and outcomes can vary greatly between men and women. That's why it's crucial for economists to consider sex and gender when evaluating medical interventions. Current methods often miss these crucial differences, leading to unfair resource allocation. Women might face higher costs an

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