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The risk of concussion lurks at the Super Bowl – and in all other sports
Over the past two decades, researchers have gained a great deal of insight into the risks surrounding concussions – some...
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Electroconvulsive therapy: calls to have it suspended ignore the evidence
Arguments to suspend ECT are based on selective and poor-quality assessments of the evidence. Micolas/ ShutterstockAround 2,500 people in England...
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The Black Death was not as widespread or catastrophic as long thought – new study
Burying Black Death Victims in Tournai, Belgium. Gilles Li Muisis, Annales, Bibliothèque Royal de Belgique, MS 13076-77, f. 24v.In popular...
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In countries more biased against women, higher COVID-19 death rates for men might not tell an accurate story
Gender norms can affect every aspect of a person's life, including their health. YES BRASIL/iStock via Getty Images PlusPandemics and...
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Restoring community dialogue and resilience: The next COVID-19 emergency
The psychosocial impact of the pandemic and responses to it have been immense, but the Canadian government's approach to COVID-19...
Read moreFungal infections cause more Aids deaths than tuberculosis – here’s what we can do about it
Even though annual deaths from Aids are coming down – from a peak of 1.9 million in 2004 to 690,000...
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Partnering up can help you grow as an individual – here’s the psychology of a romantic relationship that expands the self
Following a partner's lead in an activity they enjoy can foster growth for you. The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesIt’s...
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Dogs can be trained to sniff out COVID-19 – a team of forensic researchers explain the science
Researchers at Florida International University successfully trained One Betta, a Dutch Shepard, and three other dogs to detect COVID-19 on...
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Changing your diet could add ten years to your life – new research
Everyone wants to live longer. And we’re often told that the key to doing this is making healthier lifestyle choices,...
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