191 words According to a new analysis , one out of every eight leading, peer-reviewed studies on nutrition is tied to food industry. "Where the food industry is involved, research findings are nearly six times more likely to be favourable to their interests than when there is no food industry involvement."
153 words Clearing land to feed a growing human population will threaten thousands of species
183 words Experiencing the illusion of having an opposite-sex body in virtual reality can shift aspects of gender identity. An experiment involving the illusion of owning an opposite-sex body led people to embrace a more equal identification with both genders.
183 words Cannabis could reduce fentanyl use, reduce overdose risk
182 words Women overestimate men's attraction to thin female fashion models, study finds
142 words A manly beard may help drive sales by increasing perceptions of expertise and trust. Beards from an evolutionary perspective serve as a cue to others about masculinity, maturity, competence, leadership and status. The ability to grow a healthy beard may signal ‘immuno-competence.’
149 words Negative stereotypes toward Black men can be provoked or deflected by clothing. Clothing emits signals of power and status and can carry with it certain stereotypes. Men in formal clothing were rated more trustworthy, intelligent, and warm than men in soccer uniforms.
271 words In 2017, the Trump Administration restored local law enforcement access to military weapons and surplus military equipment that had been prohibited by the Obama Administration. New research shows that this militarization of local law enforcement does not actually reduce crime.
119 words The coronavirus was present in the U.S. weeks earlier than scientists and public health officials previously thought, and before cases in China were publicly identified, according to a new government study published Monday
154 words Conservatives and liberals differ on COVID-19 because conservatives tend to attribute negative outcomes to purposeful actions by threats high in agency. If health officials talked about the virus as a palpable enemy that is seeking to attack humans, they may get greater buy-in from conservatives.
130 words Only 58% of people across Europe were willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available, 16% were neutral, and 26% were not planning to vaccinate. Such a low vaccination response could make it exceedingly difficult to reach the herd immunity through vaccination.
439 words Study: Men are more likely than women to perceive face masks as infringing on their freedom
133 words Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia than people with few symptoms of apathy, according to a study. Apathy may be a very early sign of dementia and it can be evaluated with a brief questionnaire.
228 words Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as well.
102 words The first room-temperature superconductor has finally been found. A compound of carbon, hydrogen and sulfur conducts electricity without resistance below 15° Celsius (59° Fahrenheit) and extremely high pressure.
277 words Analysis of Trump's tweets shows he's sleeping less, and getting angrier
283 words Republicans have argued against Medicaid expansion, saying that expansion will adversely affect the health care received by Medicare recipients. A large-scale panel data study finds no evidence that Medicaid expansion impaired access to care or utilization for the Medicare population.
195 words Republicans have argued against Medicaid expansion, saying that expansion will adversely affect the health care received by Medicare recipients. A large-scale panel data study finds no evidence that Medicaid expansion impaired access to care or utilization for the Medicare population.
102 words Study shows that 97% of Medicare patients switch from brand to generic cholesterol meds within two years following the release of the generic option. Between 2014 and 2018, Medicare spent $3 billion less on cholesterol medications despite supplying these meds for almost 5 million more people.
224 words 'Ultra-Processed' Junk Food Linked to Advanced Ageing at Cellular Level, Study Finds