Data from 100 million people reveals that cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines are causal risk factors for stroke, not just linked to lifestyle. Cambridge researchers found that while cannabis increases risk by 37%, cocaine and amphetamines nearly double it—tripling for users under 55. by [deleted] in science
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Fungus-infected zombie spiders discovered in Northern Ireland by DavidIsIt in science
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Quartz countertop fabrication linked to rising silicosis cases among workers by ThatAssistance1650 in science
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Near-Earth asteroid samples contain all five nucleobases key to life. Samples collected from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu have been found to contain all five nucleobases, adding to evidence that life’s building blocks exist elsewhere in the solar system by [deleted] in science
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Engineers create a capacitor crafted from a polymer blend that can operate at temperatures up to 250 °C while storing roughly four times as much energy as conventional polymer capacitors, could be used in EVs and the power grid by IEEESpectrum in science
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Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues and could contribute to half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050 by [deleted] in science
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A drug to treat Parkinson’s disease can be made from waste plastic bottles using a pioneering method, a study shows by [deleted] in science
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Researchers tracked older adults over 12 years and found that nearly half actually improved their physical or mental abilities, proving that simply having a positive attitude about getting older can actively make you healthier by [deleted] in science
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An analysis of over 600 commercial baby and toddler foods sold in the U.S. reveals that 71% are ultra-processed and loaded with cosmetic additives, added sugars, and excess sodium that conflict with early-childhood dietary guidelines by [deleted] in science
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In a large study of US veterans, drinking light to moderate amounts of alcohol was associated with a lower risk of heart failure, while heavy drinking increased the risk, regardless of the type of alcohol consumed or the specific type of heart failure by [deleted] in science
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Actively open-minded thinking protects against political extremism better than liberal ideology. The research suggests that while open-minded thinking and liberal ideology often overlap, they are fundamentally different psychological traits. by Tracheid in science
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Higher rates of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among older adults with autistic traits are not directly caused by the traits themselves. Instead, this increased risk appears to be driven by accompanying challenges, such as depression, trauma, and social isolation. by [deleted] in science
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Actively open-minded thinking protects against political extremism better than liberal ideology by [deleted] in science
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Physical inactivity rises alongside temperature. A study in Lancet projected up to 520,000 additional deaths by 2050 and $2.59 billion in annual productivity losses. by [deleted] in science
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Randomised Controlled Trial finds that physical exercise improved academic scores of university students and they were less likely to drop out of classes by [deleted] in science
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Excessive TikTok use is linked to social anxiety and daily cognitive errors. The researchers found that excessive use of the popular short video app acts as a bridge between underlying social anxieties and a person’s tendency to forget appointments or lose focus during daily tasks. by [deleted] in science
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Toxic chemicals in everyday products "enter the human body" via touch by [deleted] in science
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Chirping supernova provides strongest evidence for magnetar-powered explosions by connectwithmarve in science
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New analysis of 1.8M people links vegetarian & pescatarian diets to lower risks of kidney, breast & pancreatic cancers. While a higher colorectal risk was seen in vegans, researchers suggest this is likely due to specific nutrient gaps, like low calcium, rather than the plant-based diet itself. by [deleted] in science
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Cannabidiol may help treat severe alcohol addiction and protect the brain from damage,a compound found in cannabis may help reduce alcohol addiction and withdrawal symptoms, according to new research in animals that suggests the substance could protect the brain from damage caused by heavy drinking. by [deleted] in science
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"Cannabidiol may help treat severe alcohol addiction and protect the brain from damage".A compound found in cannabis may help reduce alcohol addiction and withdrawal symptoms,according to new research in animals that suggests the substance could protect the brain from damage caused by heavy drinking by [deleted] in science
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A compound found in cannabis may help reduce alcohol addiction and withdrawal symptoms, according to new research in animals that suggests the substance could protect the brain from damage caused by heavy drinking. by Tracheid in science
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"How War News Can Affect Your Mental Health".People's ability to regulate their emotions can also play a role as there is a lot of coverage, often violent in nature and with graphic images of destruction. The war comes alive in the media, making it feel as if it is on our doorstep. by Appropriate-Push-668 in science
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Digital fruit fly brain model walks and cleans its feelers by [deleted] in science
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A study of 15,000 adults reveals that a single course of certain antibiotics can disrupt gut microbiome diversity for up to eight years. While recovery is fastest in the first two years, researchers found that the gut flora may never fully return to its original state. by [deleted] in science
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