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Key mutations make monkeypox stronger and smarter
Researchers have identified the specific mutations in the monkeypox virus that contribute to its continued infectiousness. Monkeypox has infected more than 77,000 people in more than 100 countries...
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This dietary supplement could increase cancer risk
The dietary supplement nicotinamide riboside could actually increase the risk of serious disease, including developing cancer, researchers report. Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a form of vitamin B3....
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College football bowl games may get players to keep grades up
Participating in postseason college football bowl games may slightly improve players’ academic outcomes, a new study shows. The findings run counter to speculation that participating in a bowl game may...
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Feeling good about aging enhances older adults’ sex lives
Positive perceptions of aging can benefit sexual satisfaction among older adults, a new study shows. “There’s really robust and quickly growing literature about perceptions of aging,” says Hanamori...
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Smarter ‘transport’ robots could speed up online deliveries
Researchers are working to speed up the online delivery process with a software model designed to make “transport” robots smarter. Imagine a team of humans and robots working together to process online...
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Switch to farming led to the first domestication of cats
Cat genes reveal how invention of agriculture bonded cats with people in ancient Mesopotamia, leading to worldwide feline migration with humans, researchers report. Nearly 10,000 years ago, humans...
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This sales combo reels in new customers
Businesses that know how to leverage the enthusiasm of their new salespeople and the experience of their veteran staff will have the most success attracting new customers, research finds. Srinath...
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Misleading financial reports may be a recession red flag
When businesses submit misleading financial statements, it can be an early warning sign of a looming recession, new research shows. In the United States, publicly traded companies are required to...
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Guns killed and injured more kids during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increase in the frequency and mortality of pediatric gun injuries, a new study shows. Previous studies have examined the link between the pandemic and...
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Politics don’t dominate ideas about COVID’s danger
Political polarization doesn’t dominate people’s perceptions of COVID-19, according to a new study. The COVID-19 pandemic has been perceived in the national media as a largely partisan issue in the...
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Were more galaxies born earlier than we thought?
Astronomers suggest more galaxies formed in the early universe than previously thought. In their new study, the researchers discovered 87 galaxies that could be the earliest known galaxies in the...
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Program improves primary care diagnoses of skin conditions
A dermatology program for underserved communities helps primary care physicians better diagnose and treat skin conditions, research shows. Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine...
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There are just 7 long COVID symptoms
People experiencing long-lasting effects from COVID-19—known as “long COVID” or post-COVID conditions—are susceptible to developing only seven health symptoms for up to a year following the infection....
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Soft material could offer ‘wear it and forget it’ health monitoring
An ultrasoft “skin-like” material that’s both breathable and stretchable could be used in the development of an on-skin, wearable bioelectronic device for health monitoring. Cancer, diabetes, and heart...
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Instead of big gifts, do this for your sweetie
The strongest relationships are built on efforts couples make every day, not just on holidays—so don’t fret if your Valentine’s Day is a flop. “The more ridiculous the date, the better in my opinion.”...
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Moms with depression may be slow to respond to kids
Mothers struggling with depression tend to take longer to respond to their child during back-and-forth dialogue, according to a new study. The findings provide the basis for further research to...
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This childhood obesity school program works best
School-based child obesity prevention programs that combine nutrition and exercise over an extended period of time have the most success in changing students’ daily behaviors, according to a new study....
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Extreme droughts change how forests behave
In a new study, researchers discovered the point at which forests struggle to breathe during seasons of drought. Missouri is home to an array of natural resources, with forests among the state’s most...
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People with IBS face higher rates of anxiety, depression
New research establishes a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The research highlights the need for health...
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New method detects food fillers
A new method uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to detect food adulteration, specifically whether fillers like vegetable oil have been added to food products. The scientists were...
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