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Jun 20 2026HEALTH

Smartphone habits: Why some young adults get stuck in endless scrolling

Research shows about a third of young adults now spend over five hours a day on their phones, mostly watching videos and checking news—not talking to friends. Behind this habit is something called FOMO, or the fear of missing out, which makes people feel anxious if they step away from their screens.

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Ramadan fasting and its possible effects on diabetes-related cell aging

Researchers are looking into whether skipping meals during Ramadan could slow down changes linked to type 2 diabetes. Telomeres are small caps on the ends of cells that get shorter as we age or face health problems. People with type 2 diabetes often have shorter telomeres, which might explain why th

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Jun 19 2026RELIGION

When Faith Changes How We Judge Victims

Religion often shapes how people react to tough situations. A study tested whether someone’s beliefs affect their views on sexual assault cases. Researchers asked people from different religious backgrounds to evaluate a rape scenario involving a victim from either their own faith or another. The re

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Simple daily habits can cut chronic illness risks by over a fifth

Researchers tracked adults for more than twenty years and found three everyday routines that together lowered chances of developing major long-term illnesses. Those who ate more vegetables, moved their bodies regularly, and kept weight steady saw a 21% drop in chronic disease risk compared to others

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Understanding how early struggles shape later emotions

Research keeps pointing to a strong link between difficult childhood experiences and feelings of shame later in life. But studies on this topic haven’t always agreed on how strong that connection really is. Some show a weak relationship, while others suggest a much stronger one. Because of these mix

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Jun 18 2026HEALTH

Understanding Brain Age in Multiple Sclerosis: What Affects Disability and Thinking Skills?

Researchers have found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often show a brain age that’s older than their actual years. This gap, called brain-predicted age difference (brain-PAD), is linked to worse physical disability and trouble with memory or focus. But here’s the big question: Could certai

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Can money alone fix childhood nutrition problems?

Research shows kids from poorer families often eat less healthy food than richer kids. This gap in diet can lead to health problems later in life. A big question is whether better access to grocery stores and fresh food makes a difference. Scientists tested this idea using cash gifts for low-income

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Eating Well Under Pressure: How Stress Affects What Male Academics in Nigeria Choose to Eat

Research shows that fast-paced city life and tough work demands often lead people to eat poorly, and Nigerian professionals aren’t immune to this problem. Male academics face a tough balancing act—they spend long hours preparing lectures, grading papers, and attending meetings, leaving little time f

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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Strength Training Boosts Nerve Speed in Just a Month

Research shows that a month of simple strength exercises can actually speed up how fast the brain talks to muscles—even in older adults. In one study, people aged 18 to 84 tried handgrip training three times a week. After four weeks, their nerve signals traveled faster than before, proving the nervo

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

When Learning History Becomes a Choice

Public schools used to be the place where every student learned the same shared history. But in Cherry Hill, some leaders now want to cut Black history from the curriculum instead of teaching it alongside the rest of American stories. A retired educator remembers when schools taught slavery, Jim Cro

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