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Study Highlights Rising Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Amidst Opioid Crisis
As the opioid crisis continues to grip the nation, a new study underscores the vital role that untrained bystanders play in reversing overdoses. Researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Public Health, in collaboration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, have revealed a 43.5% increase in the use…
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Why People Think They’re Always Right
If you find yourself confidently asserting your opinion in a debate, a new study reveals you might be more mistaken than you think. Researchers from The Ohio State University, Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have identified an intriguing human tendency they call the “illusion of information adequacy.” This phenomenon leads people to believe they…
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How Expectations Influence Our Sensory Experience of Spicy Foods
In a new study that could reshape approaches to consumer products and therapeutic practices, researchers have unveiled how expectations — both positive and negative — affect our brain’s response to spicy food. The findings, published in PLOS Biology, uncover a fascinating interplay between our anticipatory beliefs and our sensory experiences. Led by Yi Luo from…
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Supplemental Medicare Benefits Fall Short on Dental, Vision and Hearing Care for Low-Income Seniors
Lower-income adults with Medicare Advantage plans struggle with high out-of-pocket costs for dental, vision and hearing services, despite these plans offering supplemental benefits, a new study led by NYU reveals. Medicare Advantage plans, which are an alternative to traditional Medicare, provide additional benefits like dental, vision and hearing coverage. These benefits, funded mainly by rebate…
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New Study Reveals Role of Social Networks in Tackling Welfare Issues, but Challenges Remain
Social networks play a crucial role in helping individuals tackle social welfare issues, but they are not a catch-all solution, according to new research led by Sarah Nason, a senior lecturer in administrative law and jurisprudence at Bangor University’s School of History, Law and Social Sciences. The study, which examined four diverse areas across England…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Significantly Lowers Serious Cardiovascular Risks, Study Finds
A comprehensive nationwide study conducted by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg has shed light on the extensive cardiovascular benefits of full COVID-19 vaccination. Researchers have found that individuals who have been fully vaccinated are significantly less likely to experience severe cardiovascular complications associated with COVID-19. The register-based study, recently published in the…
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UC Davis Study Links Outdoor Air Pollution to Differences in Children’s Brain Development
Researchers from the University of California, Davis have published a compelling study that highlights an alarming connection between outdoor air pollution and differences in children’s brain development. The study, published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, reviewed 40 empirical studies across four continents, revealing that even pollution levels below government standards can alter brain structures in children.…
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Synchronization Enhances Social Interactions, Study Finds
In an illuminating discovery, a team of researchers led by Tifenn Fauviaux, a doctoral student at the University of Montpellier in France, has uncovered the significant role that synchronization between speech and gestures plays in social interactions. The study reveals how this coordination aids in seamless and efficient conversations. The study, published in the open-access…
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Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Genetic Factors Behind Intellectual Disability
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a pivotal breakthrough in understanding the genetic underpinnings of intellectual disability, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics. The discovery of a novel genetic variant associated with intellectual functioning and educational attainment promises to enhance diagnostic precision and open new avenues…
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Study Reveals Rich Grossly Underestimate Own Carbon Footprint, Overestimate Impact of Poor
In a revealing new study, an international team of researchers uncovered that the personal carbon footprints of the wealthiest individuals are vastly underestimated, not only by the wealthy but also by middle and lower-income groups. Conversely, the carbon footprints of the poorest are greatly overestimated. The study, spearheaded by the Copenhagen Business School, the University…
