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How Expectations Influence Our Sensory Experience of Spicy Foods
In a new study that could reshape approaches to consumer products and therapeutic practices, researchers have unveiled how expectations — both positive and negative — affect our brain’s response to spicy food. The findings, published in PLOS Biology, uncover a fascinating interplay between our anticipatory beliefs and our sensory experiences. Led by Yi Luo from…
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New Study Reveals Role of Social Networks in Tackling Welfare Issues, but Challenges Remain
Social networks play a crucial role in helping individuals tackle social welfare issues, but they are not a catch-all solution, according to new research led by Sarah Nason, a senior lecturer in administrative law and jurisprudence at Bangor University’s School of History, Law and Social Sciences. The study, which examined four diverse areas across England…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Significantly Lowers Serious Cardiovascular Risks, Study Finds
A comprehensive nationwide study conducted by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg has shed light on the extensive cardiovascular benefits of full COVID-19 vaccination. Researchers have found that individuals who have been fully vaccinated are significantly less likely to experience severe cardiovascular complications associated with COVID-19. The register-based study, recently published in the…
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UC Davis Study Links Outdoor Air Pollution to Differences in Children’s Brain Development
Researchers from the University of California, Davis have published a compelling study that highlights an alarming connection between outdoor air pollution and differences in children’s brain development. The study, published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, reviewed 40 empirical studies across four continents, revealing that even pollution levels below government standards can alter brain structures in children.…
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Synchronization Enhances Social Interactions, Study Finds
In an illuminating discovery, a team of researchers led by Tifenn Fauviaux, a doctoral student at the University of Montpellier in France, has uncovered the significant role that synchronization between speech and gestures plays in social interactions. The study reveals how this coordination aids in seamless and efficient conversations. The study, published in the open-access…
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Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Genetic Factors Behind Intellectual Disability
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a pivotal breakthrough in understanding the genetic underpinnings of intellectual disability, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics. The discovery of a novel genetic variant associated with intellectual functioning and educational attainment promises to enhance diagnostic precision and open new avenues…
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Study Reveals Rich Grossly Underestimate Own Carbon Footprint, Overestimate Impact of Poor
In a revealing new study, an international team of researchers uncovered that the personal carbon footprints of the wealthiest individuals are vastly underestimated, not only by the wealthy but also by middle and lower-income groups. Conversely, the carbon footprints of the poorest are greatly overestimated. The study, spearheaded by the Copenhagen Business School, the University…
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Venting Your Frustrations Can Enhance Friendships, UCLA Study Finds
Venting about your frustrations with one friend to another isn’t just cathartic; it can actually deepen your bonds with the listener, according to new research by psychologists at UCLA. Their study indicates that under specific conditions, venting can enhance the listener’s perception of the venter and foster closer relationships. “Since the 1950s, we’ve known the…
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Out-of-Body Experiences May Unlock Empathy and Social Harmony, UVA Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed that out-of-body experiences (OBEs) may significantly enhance empathy, potentially offering innovative solutions to foster social harmony during a time of global division. The research, spearheaded by Marina Weiler and her colleagues at UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies, delves into the fascinating relationship…
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New Study Unveils Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks for Chinese American Immigrants
Chinese American immigrants face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease the longer they live in the United States, and this risk varies significantly depending on their location, according to a groundbreaking study led by UCLA health researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, drew on data from the MESA (Multi-Ethnic…
