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Friendship and Mental Health: A Two-Way Street in Preadolescence

December 28, 2024

You might have heard that good friends can help you feel better when you're down. But have you ever thought about how this works the other way around? Researchers wanted to see if feeling good or bad also affects how well you get along with others. They looked at kids in preadolescence, a time when

science

A Day in the Life of Genomics Researchers

December 27, 2024

Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of scientists working on genomics? A recent study dove into their thoughts and feelings about their work and how they collaborate with others. Researchers from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, and their insights were grouped into two main categories: day-

entertainment

Unusual Spotlight: Billie Eilish on Public Dating Rumors and Friends

December 26, 2024

Billie Eilish, the young singer known for her pop hits and frank lyrics, has been dealing with some interesting spots in the public eye. She recently opened up about how odd it is that every man she's seen with gets labeled as her boyfriend. It's like every guy she's near is a potential date, she to

crime

What Do We Really Know? Public Awareness of Minor Sex Trafficking

December 25, 2024

Imagine walking into a hotel room and seeing a minor with an adult and cash. Would you correctly identify it as domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST)? Surprisingly, many people struggle with this. A recent study with 320 volunteers from an online platform found that only about half (61%) could spot

science

How Cue Accuracy Shapes Learning in Visual Tasks

December 25, 2024

Imagine searching for something in a super crowded place. Over time, you get better at spotting it because you remember where it usually is. But what if the clues aren't always right? That's exactly what researchers looked into. They found that the more reliable the clues (like, how often they point

health

Understanding Views on Knee Osteoarthritis Care in Slovenia

December 22, 2024

A recent study took a close look at how both patients and healthcare professionals think about the care pathways for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in Slovenia. This country, along with others, has health systems that could be more efficient. The study wanted to fill a gap in research by exploring the op

health

Older Adults with Hearing Loss: How Music Skills Boost Noisy Speech Understanding

December 22, 2024

Do you find it hard to follow conversations in noisy places, even with hearing aids? Older adults with hearing loss often struggle with this. But what if there was a way to improve how well they understand speech in noisy environments? A recent study explored how music skills and brain power might h

health

Health Care Providers' Thoughts on HPV Vaccine for Adults

December 20, 2024

In the U. S. , adults aged 27 to 45 can get the HPV vaccine if they haven't been vaccinated before. A recent study looked into what doctors think about this guideline. Researchers talked to 18 health care providers through virtual interviews. They asked about how these providers discuss the HPV vacc

health

Thinking Tall: What People Think About Height-Boosting Surgery

December 20, 2024

Height plays a big role in how we see ourselves and how others see us. It's no surprise that some people might consider cosmetic height-increasing surgery to enhance their lives. But what do people really think about this? This study dives into the public's views and attitudes toward this unique pro

health

How Low Self-Worth Makes People Less Helpful

December 17, 2024

Imagine a world where how clear you are about yourself affects how nice you are to others. That's what researchers found out. They looked into how well people understand themselves, what they call "self-concept clarity" (SCC). When this is low, people start to feel like there's not enough to go arou