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ScienceResearchers discovered genetic links between coronary artery disease, major depression, and cardiomyopathy, mediated by inflammatory pathways. Findings suggest that medications for heart disease and depression could jointly reduce inflammation and lower cardiomyopathy risk.See the Story
Researchers uncover inflammatory pathways connecting depression and coronary artery disease
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ScienceNew research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy can lead to both short-term and long-term negative effects, including emotional and cognitive instability, difficulties in therapist-client relationships, and challenges integrating therapy insights, indicating the need for cautious application and further research into its psychological safetySee the Story
Therapists report significant psychological risks in psilocybin-assisted treatments
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ScienceAttachment styles appear to influence the psychological well-being and experiences of singlehood among adults, with secure singles exhibiting the highest levels of well-being and fearful-avoidant singles the lowest.See the Story
Attachment styles predict experiences of singlehood and well-being, study finds
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BasketballNew research indicates that physical touches from teammates, like shoulder taps, significantly increase the likelihood of scoring a second free throw after a missed first attempt in women's NCAA basketball games.See the Story
Physical touch from teammates appears to improve free throw accuracy in basketball
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ScienceA recent study found that people are more likely to share information that aligns with their beliefs, even if it's not surprising, challenging the idea that novelty and surprise primarily drive sharing behavior.See the Story
What drives us to share info? Belief alignment trumps surprise and novelty, study finds
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ScienceBoth liberals and conservatives negatively evaluate individuals with opposing ideological views on Facebook, with liberals displaying this bias three times more strongly than conservatives.See the Story
Liberals three times more biased than conservatives when evaluating ideologically opposite individuals, study finds
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ScienceA study of 41 high-grossing teen romantic dramas from 1961 to 2019 found male characters expressed more romantic ideals while female characters' hookups often led to relationship terminations.See the Story
Hookups lead to breakups for female characters in top teen romance dramas
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ScienceIn a study recently published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers have found evidence suggesting that certain types of gut bacteria may influence the thickness of the brain's cortex.See the Story
New study suggests gut microbiota can influence brain structure
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