Kids in disadvantaged areas face up to 20x higher odds of gun injuries
Children in low-opportunity areas are up to 20 times more likely to be hospitalized for gun injuries than those in high-opportunity areas.
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U.S. Hits Historic Low in World Happiness Rankings
The U.S. ranks 24th in happiness, driven by young adult misery. Loneliness, economic stress, and mental health issues are key factors.
Psilocybin increases lifespan in cells and mice
Psilocybin extends lifespan in human cells by 57% and in mice by 30%.
Search habits fuel echo chambers, but tweaks can help.
Study shows how internet searches reinforce beliefs, but algorithm tweaks can broaden perspectives.
Mediterranean diet reduces dementia risk.
Mediterranean diet may offset genetic risk of Alzheimer's, new study suggests.
Sleep problems in teens linked to self-harm risk
Study finds sleep problems at 14 linked to self-harm at 14 and 17, even after accounting for other factors.
Hair styling emits dangerous nanoparticles akin to smoking
Heating hair products releases billions of ultrafine particles, akin to smoking several cigarettes or standing by a busy road.
90% of Australian teachers report severe stress
Australian teachers face severe stress and mental health issues at three times the national norm.
Brown seaweed compound shows anti-obesity potential in mice
A modified compound from brown seaweed targets the gut microbiome to combat obesity in mice, without diet changes or drugs.
Trump and Harris shared more linguistic similarities than expected in 2024 debate
A linguistic analysis reveals unexpected similarities in Trump and Harris' debate rhetoric, challenging partisan language stereotypes.