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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Epilepsy and Family: Unraveling the Link to Psychosis

Epilepsy is a complex condition, often influenced by multiple genes. However, certain types can be traced back to just one gene and run in families, like focal epilepsy. Interestingly, those with focal epilepsy might have a higher chance of experiencing psychosis. But what about families where this

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

The True Price of CO2: What Experts Say

Estimating how much a ton of CO2 costs society, called the social cost of carbon (SCC), is tough. It needs to consider the whole climate and economic system, and how changes spread in time and space. Scientists have looked at the models used to calculate SCC but in bits and pieces. No one has put it

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Social Media Use Affects Teens: A UK Study

Recent research in England has revealed some interesting connections between teenagers' mental health and their use of public social media accounts. While earlier studies have shown links between social media and teen mental health, this study dives deeper into specific aspects, particularly the imp

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Low Self-Worth Makes People Less Helpful

Imagine a world where how clear you are about yourself affects how nice you are to others. That's what researchers found out. They looked into how well people understand themselves, what they call "self-concept clarity" (SCC). When this is low, people start to feel like there's not enough to go arou

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meeting of Minds: Pamela Anderson and Mikey Madison Chat About Acting and Life

Mikey Madison, known for her role in “Better Things, ” and Pamela Anderson, the iconic “Baywatch” star, recently sat down for a conversation. Both are gaining attention this season for their powerful performances in “Anora” and “The Last Showgirl, ” respectively. Madison, who plays a Russian America

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Meet Crypto. com: The Cryptocurrency Platform Shaking Up Golf

Ever wondered what Crypto. com is all about? It's a big deal in the cryptocurrency world, with over 100 million users and support for over 350 different cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2016, Crypto. com offers a bunch of services like trading cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, and even an NFT marketpla

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Why Democrats Should Move to Youngstown

For a long time, Democrats have seemed out of touch with regular folks. The party's leaders spend too much time in Washington, D. C. , and not enough in places like Youngstown, Ohio. Moving the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters there could help bridge this gap. In Youngstown, politic

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

The Grass Genus Homolepis: A Journey in Plant Photosynthesis Evolution

Ever wondered how grasses adapt to different environments? Scientists have been studying the grass genus Homolepis to understand just that. This group of grasses is special because it shows different stages of an important process called C4 evolution. C4 evolution helps plants deal with hot and dry

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

LGBT Quality of Life in India: A Deep Dive into Socio-Political Factors

Have you ever wondered how politics and society affect the happiness of LGBT people in India? It's not just about acceptance; it's also about how much support they get from their families and friends, and how well they understand and use politics to protect their rights. For example, those from high

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Dec 17 2024FINANCE

Will Tech Stocks Drive the Market to New Heights in 2025?

Mary Ann Bartels, the chief investment strategist at Sanctuary Wealth, has a compelling vision for the S&P 500 in 2025. She predicts the broad market index could surge more than 20%, reaching between 7, 200 and 7, 400 points. This forecast is about 22% higher than the S&P 500's closing on Monday. Ba

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