Successful navigation requires the ability to separate memories in a context-dependent manner. For example, to find lost keys, one must first remember whether the keys were left in the kitchen or the office. How does the human brain retrieve the contextual memories that drive behavior? J.B. Julian of the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University, USA, and Christian F. Doeller […]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc across many parts of the world. Mass vaccination against its causative virus – the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – remains our best hope at arresting the pandemic’s spread through the promotion of herd immunity. Vaccine rollouts have started across the globe, with many countries ramping up efforts […]
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Cirrhosis sufferer explains his previous relationship with alcohol When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. One key physical indication of […]
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Antitobacco media campaigns that directly target vulnerable minority groups may be no more effective for the intended group than more broadly appealing ads, according to a Penn State study. However, antitobacco messages may evoke anger toward the industry regardless of the audience. In the study, the researchers tested the efficacy of antitobacco advertising that targeted two vulnerable groups—Black individuals and […]
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Individuals’ perceptions of science as a source of superior knowledge can predict the likelihood of mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by University of Maine psychology researchers. Doctoral students Morgan Stosic and Shelby Helwig, and assistant professor Mollie Ruben examined whether belief in science (BIS), a construct that measures the value individuals assign to […]
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You know the drill: You have a ton of vitamins to take in a day but you’re not sure exactly when (or really if) you should take them all. And, while we should always turn to food for our vitamin and mineral intake, sometimes vitamin supplementation can help us fill the gaps in our diet. So here you are with […]
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A novel, once-nightly formulation of sodium oxybate is safe and effective for treating both subjective and objective symptoms of narcolepsy, new research suggests. Top-line results from the phase 3 REST-ON trial released earlier this year showed that the agent known as FT218 (Avadel Pharmaceuticals) met all three of its co-primary efficacy endpoints at all three doses assessed (6 g, 7.5 […]
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Co-parenting can be challenging, especially when a new spouse gets into the mix. Even Heather Rae Young just admitted she had some initial kinks to work out when she started to be the “bonus mom” to fiancé Tarek El Moussa’s kids with ex-wife Christina Haack. Related story Tarek El Moussa & Heather Rae Young Are So Excited For Her to […]
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If you’re an astrology fan, you’ve probably taken a look at the Chinese zodiac. The zodiac consists of 12 signs that last for a year each and are represented by different animals. There’s some minor discrepancies between the versions of the Chinese zodiac legend but the gist of the story is that 12 animals went on a race and the […]
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Overall bookings for cosmetic procedures fell in 2020, but previous devotees remain committed as ever in 2021. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which published its annual trends report with ancillary consumer insights, all of the most commonly booked procedures (nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, facelifts, liposuction and breast augmentation) saw single or double-digit losses in 2020. For those […]
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