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9/11 study sheds light on why some people are less likely to develop PTSD - The Washington Post

9/11 study sheds light on why some people are less likely to develop PTSD - The Washington Post

Researchers say the findings could lead to better treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability - NPR

As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability - NPR

The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to the country's seventh province, officials say - AP News

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to the country's seventh province, officials say - AP News

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to seven provinces in the country, local authorities said. It’s the fastest-growing outbreak on record. The governor of the northwestern province of Sud-Ubangi, Jean-Rene Galekwa Vundawe, said in a statement …

How warnings can help persuade kids to curb their social media use - cnn.com

How warnings can help persuade kids to curb their social media use - cnn.com

Parents concerned about their kids’ use of social media should consider the findings of a new study on the effectiveness of warnings about these online platforms.

An early sign of dementia may be hiding in your voice, new research suggests - The Washington Post

An early sign of dementia may be hiding in your voice, new research suggests - The Washington Post

A large analysis found that voice disorders are linked to a risk of cognitive decline — and they’re more common than you might assume.

Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled in recent decades. What to know about risk. - The Washington Post

Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled in recent decades. What to know about risk. - The Washington Post

Around 23,126 people died from alcohol-attributable cancer in 2023, up from 11,361 in 1990, according to a study.

A New Survey Finds Nearly 1 in 3 People Cut Mold Off Produce and Eat the Rest. But Is It Safe? - Food & Wine

A New Survey Finds Nearly 1 in 3 People Cut Mold Off Produce and Eat the Rest. But Is It Safe? - Food & Wine

Think you can just cut mold off food and eat the rest? Not so fast. Dense foods like hard cheese and firm vegetables may be salvageable, but high-moisture foods — like soft produce and yogurt — can be contaminated below the surface. Here’s what food safety ex…

How AI makes biological research more dangerous - Axios

How AI makes biological research more dangerous - Axios

It's hard to erect biosecurity guardrails when you don't know how some AI systems will act.

Scientists Create New Antibody For Virus That Infects 95% of People - ScienceAlert

Scientists Create New Antibody For Virus That Infects 95% of People - ScienceAlert

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