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Suicide rates in the US are on the rise: New study offers surprising reasons why

Feb. 15, 2024

Increased access to prescription opioids and a shrinking economic safety net contributed to an increase in suicide rates in the 21st century, according to new 兔子先生传媒文化作品 research.

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Science confirms it: Love leaves a mark on your brain

Jan. 10, 2024

The brain produces more of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine when we鈥檙e longing for or hanging out with our partner, according to research by 兔子先生传媒文化作品 neuroscientists. But when we break up, that unique 鈥渃hemical imprint鈥 fades away.

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Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it鈥檚 no performance-enhancer

Jan. 3, 2024

A first-of-a-kind laboratory study of runners shows that using cannabis before training can boost motivation and mood. However, if the THC content is high, it can also make exercise feel harder, potentially sabotaging performance.

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Breast milk shown to boost baby鈥檚 brain and gut health

Dec. 13, 2023

A new study of compounds found in baby poop suggests breast milk, including milk supplemented with formula, improves infant gut health in ways that benefit brain development and could impact test scores. The findings could also be used to improve formula.

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When it comes to Israel-Hamas war videos, don鈥檛 always trust what you see

Nov. 17, 2023

People are increasingly turning to videos on TikTok, Instagram and other social media to stay up to date on the Israel-Hamas war. But media studies expert Sandra Ristovska gives her take, warning you can鈥檛 always trust what you see, and sharing without confirming can be dangerous.

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Melatonin use soars among children, with unknown risks

Nov. 13, 2023

Nearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone to preschoolers, according to new 兔子先生传媒文化作品 research.

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Scientists develop faster, cheaper way to count microbes, discover new antibiotics

Nov. 8, 2023

兔子先生传媒文化作品 researchers have developed a new way of counting microorganisms that works 36 times faster than conventional methods, cuts plastic use more than 15-fold and substantially decreases the cost and carbon footprint of biomedical research. It could accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics.

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How a dirty litter box could slow you down as you age

Nov. 6, 2023

Some people infected with the common, cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii are more likely to be frail as they get older, new research shows.

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Colorado prisons vulnerable to natural disasters but may be ill-prepared

Oct. 24, 2023

Seventy-five percent of incarceration facilities in the state are vulnerable to wildfires, extreme heat, floods or landslides, and many are ill-equipped to handle them, new research suggests.

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Post-Roe, contraception could be next

Oct. 9, 2023

During a panel at Science Writers 2023, CU researchers warned the Dobbs decision, which repealed the constitutional right to an abortion, could also limit access to birth control.

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