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·September 4, 2023·6 min read

ChatGPT Tackles Vaccine Myths

ChatGPT has been tested for its ability to debunk myths surrounding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. In a study, the AI chatbot was posed the top 50 most frequently asked vaccine questions, scoring an average of 9 out of 10 for accuracy.

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·June 11, 2021·4 min read

Earliest Memories Can Start From the Age of Two-and-a-Half

A new study reveals people are able to recall memories from events that occurred when they were two and a half years old. The findings counter previous research, which reported the earliest memories usually form after the age of three and a half.

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·September 3, 2021·3 min read

Epilepsy Brain Implant Does Not Transform Patients’ Sense of Self or Personality

Researchers report self-perception does not diminish nor does an individual's personality change as a result of closed-loop brain stimulation brain implants for the treatment of epilepsy.

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·January 18, 2021·5 min read

How and Why Some People Report “Hearing the Dead”

Spiritualist mediums, those who believe they can hear and communicate with the dead, are more prone to immersive mental activities and unusual auditory experiences in early life.

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·July 29, 2019·3 min read

Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in under-19s caused by consumer products

A new study identifies specific consumer products related to non-fatal brain injuries in children between the ages of 0 to 19. For infants, the leading cause of head injury is falling from beds, while in the teenage group, sporting equipment was the leading cause of TBI.

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·August 24, 2022·6 min read

News Addiction Linked to Not Only Poor Mental Wellbeing but Physical Health Too

Those who addictively consume news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and physical health problems, a new study reports.

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·June 16, 2023·5 min read

Night Owls’ Lifespan Less Linked to Sleep Patterns, More to Lifestyle Choices

Recent research refutes the idea that 'night owls' face a shorter lifespan due to their late-night tendencies, emphasizing lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking as the more significant contributors. The study involved almost 23,000 twins from Finland, tracked over a period of 37 years.

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·October 2, 2023·4 min read

Playful Brains: Early Years Play Shapes Children’s Futures

Researchers examine the neural intricacies behind young children's inclination for play. Drawing from neuroscience and child development research, the researchers portray how play forges crucial neural pathways vital for growth.

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·August 17, 2022·4 min read

Preschoolers With Larger Vocabulary Before They Begin Education, Perform Better in Class

Pre-school-aged children with better vocabulary and attention skills before they begin school are more likely to perform better in an educational setting than their peers with less well-developed vocabulary and attention skills.

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·June 29, 2023·5 min read

The Language of Lies: How Hate Speech Engages Our Neural Wiring to Foster Division

Researchers analyze the language of dictators and hate groups, uncovering a common use of dehumanizing metaphors to fuel hatred. Such metaphors 'switch on' neural pathways in the brain, bypassing higher cognitive reasoning centers and steering focus towards certain ideas.

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·November 10, 2023·5 min read

The Stealthy Scars of Bias-Driven Bullying

A U.S. national study highlights the amplified trauma experienced by students victimized due to bias, such as ethnicity or sexuality. The study analyzed responses from over 2,200 bullied students and found significant adverse effects on their health, self-esteem, social life, and academic performance, with intensified impacts for those facing multiple discrimination factors.

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·July 6, 2019·5 min read

Top global public health scientists launch new challenge to anti-vaxxers

Recently, the WHO declared vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten international public health problems. They report the crisis is man-made, unnecessary and dangerous. Researchers are calling on search engines and social media organizations to do more to stem anti-vaccine rhetoric, and stop the spread of disinformation surrounding vaccinations. They also call for governments to better support mandatory immunization programs.

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Taylor and Francis Group

ChatGPT Tackles Vaccine Myths

Earliest Memories Can Start From the Age of Two-and-a-Half

Epilepsy Brain Implant Does Not Transform Patients’ Sense of Self or Personality

How and Why Some People Report “Hearing the Dead”

Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in under-19s caused by consumer products

News Addiction Linked to Not Only Poor Mental Wellbeing but Physical Health Too

Night Owls’ Lifespan Less Linked to Sleep Patterns, More to Lifestyle Choices

Playful Brains: Early Years Play Shapes Children’s Futures

Preschoolers With Larger Vocabulary Before They Begin Education, Perform Better in Class

The Language of Lies: How Hate Speech Engages Our Neural Wiring to Foster Division

The Stealthy Scars of Bias-Driven Bullying

Babies Learn Language Best Through Sing-Song Speech, Not Phonetics

Anthrobots: Tiny Biobots From Human Cells Heal Neurons

RNA’s Pivotal Role in Fear Memory and PTSD Treatment

Lactobacillus Bacteria May Guard Against Anxiety and Depression

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