Have you ever made a decision, only to find yourself second-guessing it moments later? Maybe you spoke up in a meeting and immediately wondered if you said the wrong thing, or left a social gathering feeling confident, only to replay your actions…
Category: 8. Health
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Some people gain confidence from thinking things through, others lose it
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Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
New research suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to a failure in how the brain replays recent experiences while at rest. The study, conducted in mice by scientists at University College London (UCL), points to a…
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Americans still expect families to shoulder most elder care, research finds
Americans believe that the family as a whole—especially a spouse or partner—is responsible for caring for an older adult. Biological and stepchildren have the next highest levels of obligation, according to a new University of Michigan study….
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Scientists Discover a Simple, Drug-Free Way To Reduce Anxiety in 24 Minutes
Listening to specially designed music for just 24 minutes can meaningfully reduce anxiety levels. A new randomized clinical trial found that listening to specially designed music combined with auditory beat stimulation (ABS) for just 24 minutes…
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World Cancer Day 2026: Data, Disparities And The Future
Dr. Omer Awan, physician and public health expert, breaks down the latest data as well as health disparities associated with cancers globally.
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The Science Of Why Socks Keep Us Warm. It’s More Than You Think
Socks are more important than you may think during the Arctic plunge currently gripping much of the U.S. Here’s why feet are so important in regulating body temperature.
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New dashboard helps predict and plan for disease outbreaks
When infectious diseases surge, response often comes down to timing: whether communities can position the right people and supplies before case counts spike. A new tool developed by UC San Diego with UNICEF and New Light Technologies helps Peru…
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Rethinking longevity: Genes account for 50% of human lifespan variation, study suggests
What determines how long we live—and to what extent is our lifespan shaped by our genes? Surprisingly, for decades, scientists believed that the heritability of human lifespan was relatively low compared to other human traits, standing at just…
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It’s Unlikely Europe Will Raise Prescription Drug Prices
The Trump administration says that while it is pushing for lower prices in the U.S. drugmakers will be able to make up the difference by charging higher prices abroad.
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Gene therapies are out of reach for many who need them to beat diseases
Gene therapy drugs have the potential to cure some diseases, but some have a price tag of over a million dollars. Who gets access to them and who doesn’t?
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