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May 8 · Issue #172 · View online
Your latest update featuring some of this week's studies published on StudyFinds.com.
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Mothers spend 97 hours weekly on parenting tasks — equivalent to six-figure job!
According to a survey of 2,000 mothers raising school-aged children (ages 5 to 18), moms spend nearly 100 hours a week on parenting tasks — even if it means sacrificing sleep and “me time.”
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Mom’s mini-me: 3 in 4 Americans think they’re just like their mother
Like mother, like child: three in four Americans admit they’re a “mini-me” version of their moms. A OnePoll study of 2,000 adults ahead of Mother’s Day revealed that 73 percent feel like their moms because they share many of the same qualities.
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End of dinner? ‘Landmark study’ shows eating only during daytime could add years to your life
Eating primarily during the day instead of at night could be the key to a longer life, new research reveals. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center say it’s not just what you consume, but when.
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Chili peppers could be the secret ingredient for beating all forms of cancer
It’s no secret that chili peppers give many meals their spicy kick. Now, a new study is looking at the best way to use this ingredient as a treatment for cancer.
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Heart attack death rate in U.S. far greater than other high-income countries
On paper, U.S. hospitals are supposedly very good at treating heart attack patients. American medical facilities typically have access to the latest healthcare technology and generally boast low readmission rates among heart attack patients.
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Mission heaviness: Obesity poses serious threat to U.S. military readiness, study warns
Obesity is now putting the world at risk — by threatening the readiness of the U.S. military, according to a team of nutritionists. Researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine say the rise in the number of overweight people limits numbers of available recruits for military service and affects mission-readiness.
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How to flirt successfully: This ‘works every time’ when it comes to dating
Do women really mean it when they say they’re attracted to men with a sense of humor? Yes! In fact, a new study examining the art of flirting finds that using humor works every time — regardless of whether you’re a man or woman.
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Higher levels of 3 antioxidants found in fruit, veggies linked to lower dementia risk
Antioxidants help keep our cells healthy. Now, new research finds antioxidants may also help protect against dementia. Scientists report people with higher antioxidant levels may be less likely to ever develop a form of dementia.
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Roe v. Wade: Studies reveal what abortion ban would mean for women forced to cross state lines
Abortion rights in the U.S. are at the forefront of American politics right now. With the Supreme Court supposedly set to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, two new studies from The Ohio State University are offering insight into what that could mean for women, especially those who will be forced to cross state lines for the procedure
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Average consumer cutting 3 streaming services from their lineup in 2022
Think everyone will be turning off the TV and going outside again this summer? Don’t bet on it! The average person expects to stream over 290 different movies or TV shows this year, a new survey reveals.
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Marijuana legalization leading to more poisoning cases among pets, study says
Cannabis may be legal in some states, but these products are still a danger to pets, a new study warns. Researchers at the University of Guelph have found that the number of marijuana poisoning cases among pets is rising sharply across North America.
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Alzheimer’s vaccine made from corn could immunize seniors against dementia
A vaccine made from corn is bringing scientists one step closer to an effective cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Kansas have discovered a possible way of immunizing against dementia onset which focuses on keeping toxic protein buildups away from brain cells.
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Zen makeover: The direction your bed is facing may be making you sick!
Could your interior design skills actually save your physical and mental health? A new study claims that the way your home is set up could be affecting your health, your finances, and even your work productivity.
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Admitting when you’re wrong on Facebook can save your social media reputation
Searching for the truth on social media is often like attempting to find a needle in a haystack, but researchers from the University of Houston say honesty is truly the best policy when posting online.
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Genetic breakthrough creates new ear cells which can cure age-related deafness
Thanks to the discovery of a “master gene,” scientists can now create new hearing cells that can overcome age-related deafness. The genetic discovery allows for the production of new inner or outer ear hair cells.
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Alzheimer’s biomarker sparks warning about brain-boosting serine supplements
Serine supplements claim to help boost brain function and sharpen thinking skills. Many people take these over-the-counter products to help stave off or even treat dementia. Now, researchers from UC San Diego suggest this amino acid may actually contribute to the onset of dementia.
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Vegetarian kids are twice as likely to be too skinny, study shows
While children who grow up in vegetarian or vegan households may have the same nutrition as their meat-eating peers, a new study finds vegetarian kids are twice as likely to be underweight.
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Overturning Roe v. Wade would likely ‘decimate’ abortion medical training, study warns
With news that the U.S. Supreme Court is considering a ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, researchers in California are looking at the impact of what such a decision would mean for the country and for a woman’s right to choose.
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U.S. border wall injuries up exponentially since 2019: ‘Unseen public health crisis’
SAN DIEGO — The border wall between the U.S. and Mexico in Southern San Diego has seen a staggering five-time increase in the amount of serious injuries, according to new report.
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Student debt increases the risk of heart disease in middle age
Could forgiving college debt keep a student’s heart healthier later in life? A new study reveals graduates who struggle to pay off student loans into middle age are more prone to heart disease, the world’s number one killer.
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COVID-19 can age the brain by 20 years, some patients ‘never fully recover’
A severe coronavirus infection could leave patients with the brain of a 70-year-old, lowering someone’s IQ by 10 points, according to a new study.
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Would you trust a robot chef? This innovative one can ‘taste’ food to prepare it exactly as you like it!
A robotic chef is learning how to “taste” food as it cooks it — just like humans do to see if their meal has enough seasoning. The new machine can even change the taste of food depending on individual tastes!
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Human colonies on Mars could be built out of space bricks made from astronauts’ urine
Building settlements on Mars may literally start in the bathroom! A new study is revealing how scientists are creating “space bricks” by mixing Martian soil with several substances — including a compound humans have in their urine.
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Study: Older adults no more likely to fall for fake news than young adults
Many people believe that older adults are very susceptible to fake news online. Surprisingly, however, new research from the University of Florida reports older adults are no more likely than their younger counterparts to believe misinformation.
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Nursing nightmare: 63% say patients, doctors don’t even treat them like humans
Nearly nine in 10 American nurses believe that nobody understands the work they do. A recent survey asked 1,000 nurses about how they’re perceived in their profession and by the public, finding that 85 percent feel misunderstood by the general public.
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New wearable devices could track your health by the gases you produce
Wearable devices could soon be able to monitor your health by measuring the gases your body produces. Researchers from The Ohio State University say they’re not talking about the smelly gases many people might be thinking of.
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Here’s why learning the sex of your baby sooner than later is key to a healthy pregnancy
Many expecting couples often choose to wait until birth to learn their child’s sex so they can revel in the ultimate surprise. New research suggests, however, that it’s actually wiser for parents to know the baby’s sex as soon as possible.
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Plug-and-play multi-organ chip can personalize medical treatment of diseases
A new plug-and-play chip containing samples of your heart, liver, and other organs could soon help doctors customize treatments for patients battling diseases like cancer.
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Marine biodiversity faces dinosaur-like mass extinction due to climate change, study warns
Marine biodiversity could plummet to levels not seen since the extinction of the dinosaurs because of climate change, a new study warns.
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Poor sleep prevents dieters from keeping the weight off
Poor sleep may be keeping you from reaching your weight loss goals, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen say that dieters are more likely to experience weight gain if they don’t get enough sleep.
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Handheld device could identify skin cancers without a painful biopsy
A new handheld device could help spot skin cancer without the need for a painful biopsy. Scientists at the Stevens Institute of Technology say the new tool could cut unnecessary biopsies in half and make it easier for doctors to screen for the disease.
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