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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

The Struggle with Loneliness and Social Anxiety Over Time

Feeling lonely and anxious in social situations are two issues that have been on the rise in recent years, posing significant health challenges. But how are these two problems connected? This study set out to find out how common these feelings are among regular people and if one can make the other w

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Exploring Sexual Violence in Conflicts: New Research Insights

Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is

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Dec 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Big January: Smart Glasses and Galaxy Ring 2 Sneak Peek

January is a month full of surprises for tech lovers. Samsung is planning to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series on January 22nd. But the excitement doesn't stop there. The company is reportedly planning to tease some other cool gadgets at the same event. Reminiscent of last year's

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

Stopping Mango Rot: An Essential Oil's Surprising Effect

Did you know that essential oils can save mangoes from rotting? Scientists found that a tiny molecule called trans-2-hexenal, which is part of many plant oils, can stop a nasty fungus called Neofusicoccum parvum from making mangoes go bad. This fungus is a big problem for mango farmers, but this lit

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Infliximab for Ulcerative Colitis: Is It Worth the Cost?

Managing ulcerative colitis (UC) often involves using a drug called infliximab (IFX). But should doctors track the drug's levels in the body (a process known as therapeutic drug monitoring, or TDM) to improve outcomes? The answer isn't clear-cut; TDM might provide better results, but is it cost-effe

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Dec 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Varied World of Climate Worry: What We Don't Agree On

Imagine a group of scientists trying to understand climate anxiety, but none of them use the same ruler. Weird, right? That's what's happening today. Scientists are measuring this worry in 12 different ways, with 119 symptoms spread across 57 categories. They don't match up well, and that makes unde

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

The Importance of Sex and Gender in Orthopedic Research: Challenges and Solutions

Research in orthopedics often overlooks the impact of sex and gender, which can lead to biased results. Experts gathered to discuss why this happens. Some roadblocks include lack of awareness about the need to consider sex and gender, confusion over the right terminology and stats methods, and insuf

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Dec 27 2024SPORTS

Handball Injuries: Why Fatigue Matters

Ever noticed how handball players often get injured towards the end of a match? Well, fatigue might be the culprit. When you're tired, your body's awareness of its position and movement, known as proprioception, can drop. This makes it harder to control your limbs properly, heightening the risk of i

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Dec 27 2024BUSINESS

Is Going Green Good for Business? China's Tax on Pollution

Imagine you're a business leader in China. Would you believe that paying taxes on pollution could actually boost your exports? Well, that's what happened with the Environmental Protection Tax Law (EPTL) introduced in 2018. This law charged companies for the pollution they produced, and the result? A

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Dec 27 2024EDUCATION

University Professors' Views on Creating Inclusive Spaces for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

When it comes to making universities inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities, what do the teachers think? Researchers set out to find answers by talking to professors from Spain, Italy, and Portugal. They analyzed the discussions using Grounded Theory, looking at how important certain

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