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• Unique structure of brain blood vessel amyloid latest clue to Alzheimer's development?

  22-11-2016 02:41
  A team of neuroscience and biochemistry researchers has made a novel discovery that illustrates for the first time the difference between amyloid buildup in brain blood vessels and amyloid buildup around brain neurons.
  
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• Malaysian Government Replaces the Term "LGBT" With "Deviant Culture"

  23-06-2026 16:31
  Source: Global VoicesA Malaysian official said the government will stop using the term "LGBT" and instead use "budaya songsang," which means "deviant culture" in Malay, reflecting the intensified discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people in the country. During a Parliament session in February, a Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (Religious Affairs) said that ending use of the term will influence online algorithms and thus prevent the "normalization" of...
  
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• U.N. Reports Israel Is Intentionally Targeting Palestinian Children

  23-06-2026 16:30
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsA U.N. human rights committee said Tuesday that Israel is continuing to commit genocide in the Gaza Strip and is deliberately targeting Palestinian children. The U.N. International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory published a report concluding that Israeli authorities and military forces is intentionally committing genocide. The killings of children have continued after a cease-fire was agreed to in October.
  
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• Study Finds Subtle Link Between Speaking Speed and Politeness

  22-06-2026 17:54
  Source: PsyPostNew research provides evidence that the speed at which a person speaks is related to how polite they are trying to be. The study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, reports that people tend to slow down their speech when trying to sound courteous, and that they perceive slower speech from others as more formal and polite. These insights show how subtle vocal changes may help people navigate everyday social interactions.
  
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• Your Heart May Quietly Shape How Your Brain Processes Information

  22-06-2026 17:53
  Source: ScienceTwo side-by-side squares of color flicker on a screen, and a study participant is asked to press a button whenever one of them briefly changes hue. What they don't know is that one square tends to change at the moment their heart contracts, whereas the other changes between beats. Even though they don't realize it, they respond differently to the two squares. That result is one of many suggesting that the heart may affect how the brain processes...
  
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• AI Is Getting Women Wrong and Perpetuating Gender Bias, Data Reveal

  22-06-2026 17:53
  Source: United Nations NewsAs artificial intelligence reshapes how people work, communicate, and access information, UN Women warned on Monday that the technology is reproducing old gender stereotypes, thereby amplifying online abuse and leaving women out of decisions that will define the digital future. To take one example, a recent study of 133 AI systems found that 44 percent demonstrated gender bias, and more than a quarter showed both gender and racial bias.
  
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• Omega-3 Supplements Do Not Prevent Dementia, Study Concludes

  20-06-2026 06:31
  Source: Google News - HealthIf you're taking an omega-3 fish oil supplement to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia, take note: A new study has found these supplements do not improve memory, cognition, or brain cell loss. The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial—the gold standard of science—published in The Lancet journal ebioMedicine. What does work? Exercise, stress reduction, quality sleep, and a plant-based diet that includes...
  
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• Like Humans, Other Great Apes Think Differently From One Another

  18-06-2026 17:42
  Source: Association for Psychological ScienceScientists have long assumed that if a particular ability—such as using gestures to communicate—is found only in species closely related to humans, then the trait probably appeared late in our evolutionary history. As a new study suggests, however, many great apes species (including humans) have cognitive abilities that develop, wax, and wane throughout life, varying between individuals as different personalities and life experiences shape
  
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• U.S. Voters Link Rising Costs of Living to Climate Crisis

  18-06-2026 17:41
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisU.S. political discourse has drifted away from the climate crisis amid a frontal assault on "wokeness" by President Donald Trump and his pugnacious promise to "drill, baby, drill" for more oil and gas. Yet polls show that roughly two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about the climate crisis, and the public continues to favor action to deal with it. In addition, U.S. voters now link rising costs of living to the climate crisis.
  
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• Reports of Antisemitism in Germany Remain High

  18-06-2026 17:41
  Source: DW- top storiesGermany's Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism recorded over 8,700 cases they classify as antisemitic hostility in 2025, many of which were related to Israel. The 2025 report, published on Wednesday, documented a wide range of incidents that included death threats, verbal and physical attacks such as a well-publicized knife attack, and ominous Holocaust references. Over 40% of overt threats occurred...
  
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• A Daily Probiotic May Help Relieve Depression and Anxiety

  18-06-2026 17:41
  Source: Science Daily - Top NewsA small clinical trial suggests that probiotics may offer a surprising mental health boost for older adults with depression. Seniors who took a daily probiotic alongside their regular antidepressant treatment experienced slightly greater improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms than did seniors who received a placebo. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
  
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• Patients Are Turning to Chatbots for Mental Health Help, Survey Finds

  18-06-2026 17:40
  Source: APA Press ReleasesMore than 75% of psychologists report that their patients are discussing artificial intelligence in therapy, according to a survey of 1,200 psychologists by the American Psychological Association. The survey also found that patients are using AI for mental health support, to find a diagnosis, or for friendship and intimacy, and many patients are now supplementing their relationship with a mental health professional with advice from AI chatbots.
  
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• Ringing in Your Ears Could Be Early Warning Sign of Hearing Loss

  17-06-2026 08:47
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA common sign of hearing loss isn't complete silence—it's struggling to follow conversations, especially in noisy places. Experts say hearing loss and tinnitus, the ringing or buzzing many people experience, often start when delicate cells inside the ear become damaged from aging or long-term noise exposure. Beyond making it harder to hear, these conditions can affect sleep, concentration, mood, and even increase the risk of falls and...
  
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• Nearly All Children Globally Exposed to at Least One Climate Hazard

  17-06-2026 08:47
  Source:Al JazeeraAlmost all children across the globe are exposed to at least one climate hazard, and the situation is expected to worsen unless greenhouse gas emissions are urgently reduced, says UNICEF's Children's Climate Risk Report. The report, published Tuesday, warns that climate hazards pose a threat to children on multiple fronts, with nearly half of the world's children exposed to at least three such hazards, putting their health, education, and...
  
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• Extreme Weather Whips Up Anxiety, But a Safety Plan Can Help

  17-06-2026 07:52
  Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswireHurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather can also kick up storms of anxiety. Thankfully, there are several ways to reduce that stress, according to mental health experts who have helped people who have experienced disasters. One of the most important things to do is have a plan, they say. "Preparation is always one of the most powerful tools," says health economist Ruben Juarez, "not just for safety, but also for mental health."
  
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• MLA Psychology Strengthens Mental Health Support Across Victoria with Tahlia Rahme

  14-06-2026 14:22 via pr.com
  
  MLA Psychology today announced that Tahlia Rahme, a fully registered psychologist, is expanding her practice to deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults across Melbourne and regional Victoria. [PR.com]
  
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• MLA Psychology’s Tahlia Rahme Brings Neuroaffirming Child and Adolescent Psychology to Families Across Australia Via Telehealth

  14-06-2026 14:21 via pr.com
  
  MLA Psychology today announced the availability of specialist psychological services for children, adolescents and young adults, led by AHPRA-registered psychologist Tahlia Rahme. [PR.com]
  
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• MLA Psychology Expands Neuroaffirming Care for Children and Teens Across Melbourne and Australia with Tahlia Rahme

  14-06-2026 14:21 via pr.com
  
  MLA Psychology, a psychology practice dedicated to accessible and inclusive mental health support, today announced the addition of Tahlia Rahme to its clinical team. An AHPRA-registered psychologist, Tahlia brings a warm, neuroaffirming approach to child and adolescent psychology — serving families across Melbourne, Victoria, and Australia-wide via telehealth.Tahlia works with children, adolescents and young [PR.com]
  
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• Tens of Thousands March at Pride Events in Romania and Bulgaria

  14-06-2026 08:23
  Source: PBS News HourTens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters took to the streets of Romania and Bulgaria's capitals Saturday for Pride parades against a backdrop of rising opposition from conservative groups in the Orthodox Christian countries. Marchers waved colorful flags, blew whistles, and called for equality. Romania and Bulgaria do not recognize same-sex marriage or civil partnerships, despite the European Union prohibiting discrimination based on sexual...
  
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• Your Brain Can Keep Improving Into Your 90s, Study Suggests

  13-06-2026 18:51
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults aged 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on brain-training activities, and researchers found gains across multiple aspects of brain health, including thinking clarity, emotional well-being, and sense of purpose. The study was published in the journal...
  
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• BrainHeal Launches a New Online Wellness Space Where People Can Just Talk to Someone and Feel Lighter

  13-06-2026 13:13 via pr.com
  
  BrainHeal is an online wellness community based in India, built around one simple belief, that everyone deserves someone to talk to and a space to feel lighter. In a world where people are more connected than ever yet increasingly lonely, BrainHeal offers a warm, judgment free, peer to peer space where anyone can talk, be heard, and calm their mind. [PR.com]
  
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• Can smartphones help explain the drop in birth rates?

  12-06-2026 06:00 via npr.org
  
  The spread of smartphones in the early 2000s could explain between a third and a half of the decline in birth rates during that period.
  
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• Dozens of Women Arrested in Afghanistan for Dress Violations

  11-06-2026 15:58
  Source: United Nations NewsGender equality agency U.N. Women is "gravely concerned" by the arrest of at least 30 women in Afghanistan last weekend for violating dress requirements imposed by Taliban authorities. The women allegedly violated decrees that include a requirement to wear a burka or chador with a face mask and a ban on perfume, according to U.N. independent human rights experts on Thursday. The arrests come amid a growing human rights struggle for women in the...
  
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• U.N. Launches Global Alliance to Counter Threats to Human Rights

  11-06-2026 15:57
  Source: United Nations NewsThe U.N. human rights office has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad international coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict levels have reached a record high amid deepening inequality and accelerating climate change. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk unveiled the initiative in Geneva, describing it as a direct response to what he called a world "in disarray."
  
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• Inside the War to Discredit Climate Science Before It's Used in Court

  11-06-2026 15:57
  Source: Politico Energy and ClimateOil industry allies are quietly targeting a field of climate research that could cost fossil fuel companies billions of dollars. In the crosshairs is a forthcoming report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining how corporate climate pollution is intensifying natural disasters. As Exxon Mobil and other energy giants are facing dozens of lawsuits, a secretive effort is being waged, including scouring...
  
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• As the World Heats Up, Cities Work to Cool Down

  11-06-2026 15:57
  Source: DW- top storiesCities are especially prone to extreme heat, experiencing days when the sidewalks seem to cook like a stove and nights when it's a struggle to sleep. Densely built urban areas, with their paved roads and limited green spaces, are heat islands that can be up to 30 degrees hotter than surrounding rural areas. That extra heat harms public health, contributing to nearly half a million deaths each year from heat-related causes, according to U.N....
  
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• Why thousands of Americans are giving up their citizenship

  11-06-2026 06:00 via cnn.com
  
  Many reasons drive people to renounce US citizenship, a prime one being financial.
  
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• Simple Way to Stay Mentally Sharp During Chemotherapy

  10-06-2026 15:28
  Source: Science Daily - Top Health"Chemo brain" affects up to 80% of people receiving chemotherapy, making everyday tasks harder. In a new trial, cancer patients who followed a home-based exercise program showed better attention and fewer noticeable cognitive problems than those who received a placebo. Low-dose ibuprofen also improved some cognitive measures, though its effects were less consistent. The results appear in a recent issue of the journal Cancer.
  
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• Classic Brain Test Exposed Major Artificial Intelligence Weakness

  10-06-2026 15:27
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthResearchers gave top AI models a classic attention test used in psychology and found a major flaw. The test was a Stroop task that presents color words such as "red" and "blue" in colors that sometimes match the word and sometimes differ (e.g., the word "red" printed in blue ink). AI models correctly named the ink color when given short word lists but struggled as the task grew longer, in some cases falling from over 90% accuracy to nearly...
  
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• A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings

  09-06-2026 06:00 via cnn.com
  
  Study finds health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.
  
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