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Graphene Upgrade: Tuning Electromagnetic Properties with Temperature

December 24, 2024

Graphene's special powers have caught the eye of scientists recently. It's all about how it behaves when the temperature changes. Think about this: if we can control how graphene reacts to heat, we can design some super smart materials and devices. First, let's talk about two key things: polarizatio

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Psychedelics in Mental Health: A Fresh Look

December 23, 2024

For years, psychedelic research was put on the backburner due to social and legal reasons. But recently, there's been a surge of interest in these compounds — both natural and synthetic — for treating mental health issues. These psychedelics work by activating specific serotonin receptors in the bra

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Is Your Gut Talking to Your Brain? The Surprising Link Between Bacteria and Mood

December 23, 2024

Did you know that the tiny creatures living in your stomach might be chatting with your brain? We're talking about the trillions of bacteria that call your gut home, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Scientists have started paying close attention to how these microorganisms might be influenc

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Do Boys Handle Mobile Phone Addiction Differently Than Girls?

December 23, 2024

Is mobile phone addiction affecting boys and girls differently? Many studies have shown that being addicted to your phone can lead to depression. But how does this addiction impact different types of users, and does gender play a role? A recent study looked into this. They found that the type of mob

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Boosting Mood in Seniors: The Role of Relationships in China

December 23, 2024

Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems

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Why Some People Left the ER Without Being Seen During COVID-19

December 23, 2024

In August 2021, Austin Hospital's emergency department (ED) saw 7, 641 patients, but surprisingly, 452 of them left before getting care. That's about 6% of all patients. These people are called "DNW" patients, short for "did not wait. " Let's dive into why they left and who they were. First, who we

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Can Exercise Lift Teens from Depression?

December 22, 2024

Depression is becoming more common in young people between 13 and 17. It's crucial to find ways to help them that are as effective as, if not better than, traditional therapies or drugs. One approach that might work is getting them to exercise more. However, there's a lack of strong evidence showing

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Understanding Time-Dependent Factors in Long-Term Studies

December 22, 2024

In long-term studies where researchers are examining events that happen over time, it's common to find that important factors, or covariates, change over time. The old-school Cox regression model can deal with these changing factors but assumes that their impact on the likelihood of an event is just

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Why Health Industry Want Mangione Tried Federally?

December 22, 2024

When it comes to the murder of Brian Thompson, the health insurance industry wants the feds to take the lead. They’re hoping the US Department of Justice will prosecute accused killer Luigi Mangione and show that vigilante crimes won't be tolerated. The federal case began suddenly, surprising both d

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New York City's Police Department Gets a Fresh Start

December 22, 2024

When Jessie Tisch took over as the new Police Commissioner, she faced an immediate challenge: a high-profile shooting in Manhattan. But once the suspect was caught, Tisch turned her attention to some big changes needed within the NYPD. One of her first moves was to send 500 officers back to their r