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Infant mortality rises in states with restrictive abortion laws – new research
Infant mortality rises in states with restrictive abortion laws – new research Infant mortality rates have increased by 7.2% in states that enacted abortion restrictions after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, resulting in approximately 30 extra deaths per year among infants up to age 1. The increase in infant mortality is not limited […]
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Most people ‘go it alone’ to make tough decisions
Most people ‘go it alone’ to make tough decisions Most people worldwide prefer to make tough decisions on their own rather than seeking advice or information from others. A study conducted across 13 languages, 12 research teams, and 12 countries found that this preference for self-reliance holds true across multiple cultures and continents. The researchers […]
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Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how
Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how Research suggests that the left and right hemispheres of the brain process language differently, with the left hemisphere typically dominating speech perception. The development of neural circuits in the auditory cortex, responsible for processing sound, follows a specific timeline, with the right […]
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Maltreatment in childhood tied to opioid use later in life
Maltreatment in childhood tied to opioid use later in life Child maltreatment in childhood has been linked to opioid use later in life, according to a new study. The study found that child maltreatment was directly associated with opioid use across nine out of eleven studies, which varied in their measurement methods and definitions. The […]
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C. diff spreads in hospitals way more than previously thought
C. diff spreads in hospitals way more than previously thought Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection, commonly known as C. diff, spreads more widely within hospitals than previously thought, according to a new study. The bacteria can survive for long periods outside the body and can be transferred from surface to patient or vice versa, leading […]
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