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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Military Alcohol Use: Finding Better Ways to Prevent Harm

Alcohol misuse in the military is a big problem. It's worse than in the general public. It causes many issues. These include health problems, personal struggles, and work troubles. Stopping these problems before they start is a smart and cheap way to help. There are many studies on how to prevent a

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Temperature and Saliva Affect Oral Cancer Cells

Oral cancer often appears in a specific area of the mouth, shaped like a U. This area includes the floor of the mouth, the sides of the tongue, and the back part near the tonsils. Scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens and how cells in this area deal with changes in temperature a

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Brains React to Threats in People with ASPD Traits

People with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) traits often act aggressively when frustrated or threatened. This aggression can be both impulsive and planned. Researchers wanted to see if these traits are linked to how the brain reacts to threatening faces. The study looked at how different peo

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Jul 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flood Warnings: Who Pays the Price?

In Texas, Kerr County faced a tough choice: invest in a flood warning system or risk lives. The county knew the danger. Nearby, Wimberley County had already lost 13 people to flooding. Kerr County's officials wanted to act, but money was the problem. They looked to FEMA for help, but the state turne

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Survivors in Ice: North America's Hidden Rotifers

North America has a new tiny resident. It's a bdelloid rotifer, a type of microscopic animal that loves cold. They are common in water all over the world. They have even been found in ice in the north and south poles. But until now, no one had found them in North American ice. Scientists thought th

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Why Do Girls and Boys Experience Depression Differently?

Depression among teens is a serious concern, and it affects girls more than boys. But why do some young people struggle with these feelings more than others? A recent study explored this question by examining what conditions lead to depressive symptoms in teens. The study involved 292 girls and 164

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Emotional Skills Can Transform Behavior

Emotional skills are powerful tools. They can help people who have hurt others in close relationships. These skills can lower the chances of them hurting someone again. They also improve their overall well-being. But here's a problem. Many programs don't use the good feelings and health benefits to

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Health Workers Are Learning to Use Tech for Better Care

Health workers are now using digital tools more than ever. These tools help them check on patients, give advice, and keep track of them from a distance. But not everyone knows how to use them well. Training programs are trying to fix this. They teach health workers how to use video and text meeting

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Jul 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic bits and toxic hitchhikers in Langat River

Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that can be found in water. They can carry harmful chemicals like PCBs. A study looked at the Langat River in Malaysia. They checked six spots from the river mouth to areas further inland. The study found different amounts of microplastics at each spot. The hig

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Jul 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tiny Plastic Troubles in the Hanjiang River

The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastic

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