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/ 1 year agoMany people are tired of grappling with long COVID – here are some evidence-based ways to counter it
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for long COVID treatment, but exercise focusing on breathing and pacing yourself throughout the day often helps.
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/ 1 year agoTrump’s lawyer accuses E. Jean Carroll of lying — relying on a common and discredited myth about how women are supposed to react to rape
Trump’s lawyers have questioned E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, about why she did not scream or call the police after,...
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/ 1 year agoMothers’ lives in ancient Greece were not easy – but celebrations of their love have survived across the centuries
Greek epic poetry often uses mothers and wives to humanize its heroes, reminding listeners of the meaning of sacrifice.
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/ 1 year agoWhat is insider trading? Two finance experts explain why it matters to everyone
The SEC is investigating whether executives at First Republic Bank, which was seized by regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase, improperly...
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/ 1 year agoThese four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats
Even if you don’t live near farm country, you’ve got a stake in the upcoming farm bill – including what kind...
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/ 1 year agoClothes moths: Why I admire these persistent, destructive, difficult-to-eradicate and dull-looking pests
An appreciation for the moths that chomp holes in your clothes. They eat the inedible, occupy the uninhabitable and overcome every...
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/ 1 year agoDebunking the Dunning-Kruger effect – the least skilled people know how much they don’t know, but everyone thinks they are better than average
The idea that the least skilled are the most unaware of their incompetency is pervasive in science and pop culture. But...
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/ 1 year agoGain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it’s a routine and essential tool in all biology research
From cancer immunotherapy and antibiotics to GMO crops and pandemic surveillance, gain of function is a cornerstone of basic research.
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/ 1 year agoWhat is that voice in your head when you read?
Called your ‘inner voice,’ it develops along with your reading skills.
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/ 1 year agoMedicaid work requirements would leave more low-income people without health insurance – but this policy is unlikely to pass this time around
Adults insured by Medicaid who are 19 to 55 years old and don’t have children or other dependents would need to...