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Research from the University of Geneva reveals that impulsivity affects cocaine abuse risk not by altering dopamine production but through other mechanisms, indicating new directions for understanding and treating drug abuse vulnerability.A team from UNIGE has demonstrated that the production of dopamine, often referred to as the “happiness hormone,” is not linked to a higher risk of drug susceptibility.Why do some people who try drugs struggle with substance abuse while others don’t? This question has long puzzled…

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is from February 26 to March 4 this year. We kick it off with registered dietician Kate Regan from Wholesome Chick Nutrition who shared an educational TikTok video where she spreads knowledge about the alarming amount of misinformation about food, health, and weight on the internet.Regan’s brief recording went viral, currently holding over 2.7 million views. In it, she debunks toxic food myths made without any scientific evidence. Scroll down to find 16 nutrition misconceptions that…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As a sociologist who studies how people think and feel about work, I've been struck by the unflattering cultural narrative that has intensified around work in recent years. The so-called "Great Resignation" of 2021 and 2022 saw an increase in anti-work rhetoric and the onset of the "quiet quitting" trend—a variation…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain From the Five Love Languages to the concept of "Happy Wife, Happy Life," popular culture is riddled with ideas of how sex and relationships are supposed to work, but does the science back these ideas up? According to Faculty of Health Assistant Professor and Research Chair in Relationships and Sexuality Amy Muise, the answer is frequently no. …

A new study reveals that while many people believe healthy food is also sustainable, this perception often doesn’t match reality. The research, involving over 5,000 participants, emphasizes the need for clearer information on food sustainability and healthiness, suggesting the use of specialized labels for better consumer guidance.Perceptions of sustainability and making healthy food choices are strongly interconnected, according to new research conducted at the University of Konstanz.Many people are keen on making…

A study challenges the idea of steady employment among American men, revealing that only 41% of Baby Boomers had stable jobs throughout their prime earning years. This instability affects health and financial stability, urging a reevaluation of employment policies and practices.A new study reveals that just 41% of men sustain continuous employment throughout their prime earning years.Steady employment has traditionally been viewed as a hallmark of the American male identity, particularly among the Baby Boomer generation.…

By Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich November 28, 2023A new study challenges existing assumptions about linalool, a key component influencing beer’s aroma. The research reveals that the odor threshold difference between linalool’s enantiomers is significantly less than previously thought, providing new insights into the development of beer’s aroma during the brewing process and storage.Hop-derived ingredients not only enhance the shelf-life and add a bitter taste to beer, but…

A study by Queen Mary University of London indicates that e-cigarettes and other nicotine alternatives do not encourage smoking and may even compete with traditional cigarettes, hastening their decline. Comparing different countries, the study suggests a link between the rise of these alternatives and a decrease in smoking, but further research is needed for conclusive evidence.The most comprehensive study to date investigating whether e-cigarettes examining if e-cigarettes serve as a gateway into or out of smoking,…

Wonder Woman fights alone. Despite a recent job listing bringing up live service, Warner Bros. denies its presence in the upcoming Wonder Woman video game. It’s no surprise that the mention of live service for a single-player title made people quite upset. Luckily, clarification from Warner Bros. helped ease that tension and reassured them on Monolith’s superhero epic. An army of one-der Woman Almost a month ago, Monolith Studios posted a job listing for a Lead Software Engineer for Gameplay. While many wouldn’t bat an…

Implicit Attitudes Toward Men Among Feminists and Non Feminists. Note. Scale midpoints are indicated by dashed horizontal lines. Scores above the dashed horizontal line represent greater positivity. Scores below the dashed line represent greater negativity. The figure depicts box plots representing interquartile ranges (boxes), outliers (points), and means with 95% confidence intervals (white circles and whiskers). Credit: Psychology of Women Quarterly…