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Study finds signs of altruism in people’s COVID-19 worries

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From the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia press release: When it comes to worrying about the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study demonstrates that people are more concerned about whether their family members could contract the virus… 

Study suggests nutrition labelling can help improve diet

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From the University of Bath press release: Nutritional information displayed prominently on food products which give consumers information on salt, sugar and calorie content play a significant role in nudging people towards better dietary choices,… 

Study suggests stress and anger may exacerbate heart failure

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From the Yale University press release: Mental stress and anger may have clinical implications for patients with heart failure according to a new report published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Heart failure is a life-threatening… 

Study suggests apathy, not depression, may predict dementia

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From the University of Cambridge press release: Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests. Depression… 

Researchers put a price tag on alcohol use

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From the University of Eastern Finland press release: Alcohol use disorders are associated with high social welfare and health care costs — but what causes them? A new Finnish study looks at the magnitude and…