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Is all learning 'incidental?' Psychologist says that we 'trick' our brains into learning

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Is all learning 'incidental?' Psychologist says that we 'trick' our brains into learning
When was the last time you sat down and tried to learn something? How did you approach it? Did you make flashcards for hard-to-remember terms and concepts, ask a friend to quiz you on the subject or simply jump into the deep end with a new project?

1.763. Scientists develop tool that improves tissue cancer analysis

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Researchers have developed a powerful new tool that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer.

1.764. Deadly flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters: Vibrio cases decline; danger persists

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Four people in Florida have died this year from Vibrio vulnificus, a rare flesh-eating bacterium found in warm, brackish seawater, among 11 confirmed cases, according to state health officials.

1.765. Deafness and loneliness accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, findings reveal

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Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness—hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over time, it can also become a risk factor for cognitive decline. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) analyzed data from 33,000 older adults across Europe to examine the combined impact of hearing loss and loneliness on memory.

1.766. Study shows how body image bullying affects teenage girls' brains

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University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have shown, for the first time in Australia, what happens in the brain of adolescent girls when they see someone being subjected to body image-related cyberbullying (BRC).

1.767. An aggressive childhood cancer case opens new avenues for advanced cell therapies

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Although relatively rare, many childhood cancers remain life-threatening and lack effective personalized treatments. Rhabdoid tumors are among these fatal cancers and can develop in various tissues and organs. Approximately 12 new cases of this extremely aggressive cancer that typically appears before the age of two are diagnosed in Spain each year.

1.768. Doulas, once a luxury, are increasingly covered by Medicaid—even in GOP states

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As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night.

1.769. FDA sends warning letters to companies selling illegal opioid compound

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued seven warning letters to companies illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is found in trace amounts in kratom.

1.770. Tuberculosis is back on the rise: What to know about symptoms and treatment

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Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1900, TB—which usually attacks the lungs but can affect almost any part of the body—had killed one in seven people who had ever lived, more than any other illness.

1.771. Fresh air, better care: Allied health embraces nature-based therapy

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Whether it's a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and well-being.

1.772. Is all learning 'incidental?' Psychologist says that we 'trick' our brains into learning

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When was the last time you sat down and tried to learn something? How did you approach it? Did you make flashcards for hard-to-remember terms and concepts, ask a friend to quiz you on the subject or simply jump into the deep end with a new project?

1.773. Study compares maternal and neonatal outcomes and costs in public and private maternity care in Australia

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Australian births with continuity of obstetric-led care in private hospitals have significantly fewer adverse outcomes and cost less than births in public hospitals with care by multiple health professionals and limited continuity, Monash University-led research has found.

1.774. Study shows age and gender influence food preferences and dietary patterns

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As the age-old proverb rightly states, "You are what you eat." A balanced diet lays the foundation for healthy living and disease prevention. However, a "one-size-fits-all" approach may not work, given the biological, cultural, socioeconomic, and lifestyle differences. Moreover, gender and age can dramatically influence dietary preferences.

1.775. ER opioid prescriptions for low back pain cut in half, study finds

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Folks seeking relief from low back pain in an ER aren't likely to leave with a prescription for opioids.

1.776. Experts recommend healthy lifestyle changes alongside GLP-1 drug use

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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are so effective it might seem that a person can lose weight without doing anything at all.

1.777. Survey shows GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing sex and dating for 50–60% of users

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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing how people date and connect. In a nationally representative survey of 2,000 single U.S. adults (ages 18 to 91) led by the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University with DatingNews.com, GLP-1 users reported a wide range of physical, social, and psychological shifts they attributed to the drug.

1.778. Isolated gut microbe drives stronger responses to cancer therapy

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The National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo reports that a newly isolated gut bacterium, designated Hominenteromicrobium strain YB328, mobilizes specialized dendritic cells to strengthen the impact of PD-1 blockade immunotherapy across several tumor types.

1.779. How the brain turns our intended words into the sounds of speech

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A new study from UC San Francisco challenges the traditional view of how the brain strings sounds together to form words and orchestrates the movements to pronounce them.

1.780. Technician-led eye clinics could lead to more timely NHS care, research suggests

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Innovative virtual eye clinics in shopping centers could significantly reduce waiting times for routine eye appointments, UCL-led research suggests in a first-of-its-kind study.

1.781. Neurons use built-in 'backup batteries' that fuel the brain under stress

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A new Yale study has revealed that neurons—the energy-hungry cells that connect and direct activity in the brain—are equipped with "backup batteries" that kick in to keep the brain running during periods of metabolic stress.

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