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The interplay between adolescents’ Internet addiction and family-related factors: researchers identified three common patterns, and in no one the adolescents’ addiction was below minimal risk, we advocate the need to train parents along with adolescents on healthy technology use
tandfonline.comSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_xub1jh
FDA study finds temporal association for pulmonary embolism (PE) following BNT162b2 (Pfizer) vaccination of the elderly (65+). No associations were identified following vaccination with either mRNA-1273 (Moderna) or Ad26 COV2.S (J&J) vaccines. Causation was not established.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govSubmitted by glawgii t3_zqxk16
Scientists have successfully trialed new fully biodegradable and edible health sensors (such as those worn by runners or patients to monitor heart rate and temperature), built using natural elements like rock salt, water and seaweed, combined with graphene
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Heart-health supplements ineffective at reducing bad cholesterol. Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health – including brands of fish oil, cinnamon, garlic and turmeric – were not effective at lowering “bad” cholesterol more than placebo after 28 days of use.
newatlas.comSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_yp86oi
New research shows Black adults in mid-life — on average, in their mid-50s — were more likely than white or Hispanic adults of the same age to have a higher prevalence of white matter lesions, markers of cerebrovascular disease that are associated with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease
jamanetwork.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_yv5nlt
Findings show substantial amounts of H₂O could only have been delivered to Earth by means of unmelted material, such as chondrites, and not melted material such as achondrites. The results could have important implications for the search for water—and life—on other planets
cmns.umd.eduSubmitted by GeoGeoGeoGeo t3_11zackp
App helps to significantly improve memory recall and could have applications for improving memory. Users of the app were able to recall more than 50% more details about everyday experiences that took place as many as six months earlier than if they had only recorded events and never replayed them.
artsci.utoronto.caSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_10f4zbi
Study refutes industry claims that ban on menthol cigarettes leads to increased use of illegal smokes: Banning menthol cigarettes doesn't lead more smokers to purchase menthols from illicit sources, contradicting claims made by the tobacco industry
tobaccocontrol.bmj.comSubmitted by lolfuys t3_109r8i7