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23% of young black women now identify as bisexual
Since 1972, social scientists have studied the General Social Survey to chart the complexities of social change in the United States.
Jun 11, 2019
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Fat-stigma study: Mass media messages appear to trump opinions of family, close friends
Women harbor a fat-stigma even though their family and closest friends may not judge them as "fat," according to findings by Arizona State University social scientists. Those research results, published Aug. 17 in the journal ...
Aug 17, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AI could help us spot viruses like monkeypox before they cross over, and help conserve nature
When a new coronavirus emerged from nature in 2019, it changed the world. But COVID-19 won't be the last disease to jump across from the shrinking wild. Just this weekend, it was announced that Australia, is no longer an ...
May 27, 2022
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Virus-era decisions: Way too many, and each with high stakes
Should you wash your hands?
Apr 13, 2020
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What predicts teen partner rape?
If teen partner rape could be predicted, it could be better prevented. Social scientists from Michigan State University are helping close that gap by identifying risk factors linked to sexual violence in young women's first ...
Jan 3, 2019
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Study: Overweight and obese women are equally capable of the impulse control that lean women exhibit
Dieters call it willpower; social scientists call it delayed gratification.
Aug 30, 2013
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WHO calls for action against rising 'pandemic fatigue'
The World Health Organization warned European countries Tuesday about "pandemic fatigue" which it says threatens the continent's ability to tackle the coronavirus.
Oct 6, 2020
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Genetics
Do DIY DNA kits revive a harmful perceived link between genetics and race?
The industry around do-it-yourself DNA kits has exploded, with tens of millions of people sending in samples to learn about their family history. But what consumers might consider a lighthearted glimpse into their backgrounds ...
Jan 29, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological tips aren't enough. Policies need to address structural inequities so everyone can flourish
"Languishing" is the in-vogue term for today's widely shared sense of pandemic malaise. According to some psychologists, you can stop languishing with simple steps: Savor the small stuff. Do five good deeds. Find activities ...
Apr 11, 2022
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More trees, parks may mean longer lives for city dwellers
(HealthDay)—More green spaces in cities could significantly reduce premature deaths and their costs, researchers say.
Apr 28, 2020
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