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Consuming more conservative media was associated with lower vaccine uptake and less trust in science

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Handwriting helps children learn to read more effectively than typing

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ADHD in formerly institutionalized children tied to slower physical and brain growth

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Inhaled DMT produces rapid and lasting antidepressant effects in treatment-resistant depression

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A study of American teens found that adolescents who used a condom during their first sexual experience were more likely to continue using them in the future

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Alcohol use has particularly negative impact on individuals with ADHD

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Oxytocin pathways in the brain fuel spontaneous helping behavior in mice

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Maternal warmth in childhood predicts key personality traits years later

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Parents’ responses during conflict may predict suicidal thoughts in adolescent girls

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Common antidepressant may increase pain sensitivity later in life if taken during adolescence