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Category: Psychology

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Race, ethnicity, and ancestry have no standard definitions in medicine

Posted on May 2, 2022November 2, 2022 by Gina Misra 319 views

Terms such as “race”, “ethnicity”, and “ancestry” are concepts that define human diversity and help to categorize patients in…

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    Conspiracy theorists with science knowledge less likely believe Flat Earth

    Posted on March 7, 2022October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra 1k views

    A group of scientists who study science communication at Texas Tech University wanted to understand more about the people who accept the…

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      Are some people affected by touch differently than others?

      Posted on October 1, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 1k views

      Does affectionate touch in romantic relationships affect everyone the same way? A new study suggests it does! @megan_simeone #relationships…

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        Is your child a picky eater?

        Posted on September 27, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 541 views

        In an effort to find out if breastfeeding was related to eating behaviors during childhood, researchers studied a group of children for 6…

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          Competent bosses make happier employees

          Posted on September 9, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 442 views

          The latest in totally unsurprising results: a study has found that a more competent boss can improve workers' job satisfaction and…

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            How does testosterone relate to competitiveness?

            Posted on September 2, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 2k views

            Sweetening the deal for potential winners seems to strengthen the effects of testosterone in competitions.

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              How COVID-19 has affected mental health in the US

              Posted on August 30, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 905 views

              How has COVID-19 affected mental health in the US? A representative study shows how and why the pandemic had such an impact, which will help…

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                Has cannabis legalization changed kids’ drug use?

                Posted on July 27, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 939 views

                Does the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults increase it's use among teenagers?

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                  Going under anesthesia as a teen may change how alcohol affects you

                  Posted on July 7, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 1k views

                  Adolescence, anesthesia, and alcohol: a recipe for a captivating new study. Is anesthesia in adolescence affecting our relationship with…

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                    Poor sleep found to predict depression symptoms in pre-teens

                    Posted on May 10, 2021October 24, 2022 by Caroline Vrana-Diaz 738 views

                    Can poor sleep predict depression symptoms up to a year later in pre-teens? New research supports this hypothesis.

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