Voters judge women candidates more harshly for deviating from party norms and exhibit greater initial uncertainty, leading to increased scrutiny compared to male candidates, according to new research
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/politics-and-gender/article/gendered-risks-of-violating-expectations-and-the-importance-of-information-for-women-candidates/4370323841113202F74FD756D1C40321
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as Ozempic™ (semaglutide), can reduce asthma symptoms in obese people, according to a new study comparing medical records from over 60,000 patients with obesity.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-reduce-asthma-symptoms-402720
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People with persistent high grief symptoms had an 88% higher risk of dying within 10 years. These individuals were more likely to receive mental health treatment and medications, including antidepressants and sedatives.
https://neurosciencenews.com/intense-grief-mortality-29521/
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An estimated 12% of first graders’ most-used media at home is educational, a new study suggests, also finding that higher use of educational apps and videos was associated with more time spent reading and less overall time in front of a screen.
https://news.osu.edu/first-graders-who-use-more-educational-media-spend-more-time-reading/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy26&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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A new study suggests that when Americans learn about members of Congress profiting from stock trading, their trust in Congress falls—and so does their willingness to comply with the laws that Congress passes.
https://www.psypost.org/study-shows-congressional-stock-gains-come-at-democracys-expense/
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New study of rats suggests more than 200 types of misfolded proteins could be associated with age-related cognitive decline. Findings could lead to new therapeutic targets and treatments in humans.
https://hub.jhu.edu/2025/07/11/misfolded-proteins-alzheimers-dementia/
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Hospital Food is oftentimes unhealthy and bad for the environment
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.05.004
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SARS-CoV-2 induces Alzheimer’s disease–related amyloid-β pathology in ex vivo human retinal explants and retinal organoids. This suggests that infection with SARS-CoV-2 can induce amyloid-β aggregation, which may be associated with neurological symptoms experienced in COVID-19.
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ads5006
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Administrative burdens limit the ability of people to access benefits that they are eligible for. These burdens arise via learning costs (knowing about the benefit), compliance costs (time and effort spent dealing with bureaucracy), and psychological costs.
https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.20231394
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The return of wolves to the Yellowstone National Park has led to an increased presence of aspen trees
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122941
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Individuals adhering to ketogenic diet are less likely to suffer from depression. This diet typically includes meats, eggs, cheese, healthy fats, and low-carb vegetables, while avoiding bread, pasta, sugar, and most fruits.
https://www.psypost.org/individuals-adhering-to-ketogenic-diet-are-less-likely-to-suffer-from-depression/
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Students more likely to pass oral exams at noon — and that might apply to job interviews, too. Results showed that students were less likely to pass exams scheduled before 09:00 or after 15:00, compared to students taking exams around noon.
https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2025/07/24/students-more-likely-to-pass-exams-noon-job-interviews-frontiers-psychology
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A Korean study found that the oral bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) worsens the prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). The study is significant as it is the first to identify the impact of Fn on B cell maturation in colon tissue using single-cell genomic bioinformatics analysis.
https://www.koreabiomed.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=28344
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A new study used AI to test what makes political talk better. Tone, reasoning, and compromise helped; partisanship did not. Minds did not change, but conversations improved.
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adv7864
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Gold can be heated to 14 times its melting point without melting
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2489578-gold-can-be-heated-to-14-times-its-melting-point-without-melting/
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Floss-based vaccination targets the gingival sulcus for mucosal and systemic immunization
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01451-3
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Scientists discover new state of quantum matter that isn’t affected by any form of radiation, which makes it an ideal candidate for deep-space travel
https://news.uci.edu/2025/07/24/uc-irvine-scientists-discover-new-state-of-quantum-matter/
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The world’s oceans experienced a staggering amount of warming in 2023, with vast marine heat waves affecting 96% of their surface, according to a new study.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1091935
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Scientists discover gut cells that communicate like brain neurons: Support cells known as telocytes use fine extensions—like neurons in the brain—to deliver signals directly to intestinal stem cells, making this one of the clearest cellular analogues between brain and gut function seen to date.
https://newatlas.com/science/intestinal-stem-cells-telocytes-communication/
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Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Commercially Distributed Raw Milk
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7427a1.htm
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Air pollution raises risk of dementia, say Cambridge scientists. Most comprehensive study of its kind highlights dangers of vehicle emissions and woodburning stoves. For every 10 micrograms per cubic metre of PM2.5, relative risk of dementia increases by 17%. For soot, the risk rose by 13%.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/24/air-pollution-raises-risk-of-dementia-say-cambridge-scientists
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Study finds molecular "seesaw" involving 2 proteins in lung cancer cells, AXL & FN14. When one is blocked the other takes over and helps the tumor survive. A gelatin-based nanoparticle treatment was developed that shuts down both proteins, and shows promising results in early studies with mice.
https://showme.missouri.edu/2025/study-why-some-lung-cancer-treatments-stop-working-and-possible-fixes/
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Teens who vape or smoke more likely to experience depression and anxiety, study of over 60,000 u.s. students finds. Youth using both e-cigarettes and traditional tobacco report the highest levels of mental health struggles, according to 2021–2023 national youth tobacco survey data.
https://journals.plos.org/mentalhealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmen.0000370
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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to more obese younger children, and more malnourished older children
https://www.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.19528
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Psilocybin delays aging, extends lifespan, new Emory study suggests
https://news.emory.edu/stories/2025/07/hs_psilocybin_aging_study_10-07-2025/story.html
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Attractive long-term mates have an unexpected effect on women’s creativity - they are linked to lower creativity in women, and this drop was explained by heightened sexual arousal. However, men were more motivated to perform well after viewing attractive mates, which predicted greater creativity.
https://www.psypost.org/attractive-long-term-mates-have-a-weird-unexpected-effect-on-womens-creativity/
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Spontaneous mind wandering linked to heavier social smartphone use | The findings suggest that this link is influenced by a mental tendency called online vigilance, and that mindfulness might weaken the connection.
https://www.psypost.org/spontaneous-mind-wandering-linked-to-heavier-social-smartphone-use/
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How much does online negativity really affect your mind. Research found even brief exposure to negative social media comments can trigger immediate anxiety and mood drops in adults, especially younger users
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-10810-8
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COVID Can Cause Alzheimer's-Like Plaques in Eyes And Brain, Study Finds
https://www.sciencealert.com/covid-can-cause-alzheimers-like-plaques-in-eyes-and-brain
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New research reveals that tiny amounts of PFAS—widely known as “forever chemicals”—cross the placenta and breast milk to alter infants’ developing immune systems, potentially leaving lasting imprints on their ability to fight disease.
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/forever-chemicals-lasting-effects-prenatal-pfas-exposure-shapes-baby-immunity
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