“White House officials, citing the epidemic of opioid deaths and the soaring number of veteran suicides, said the administration was committed to speeding up the approval process for compounds that demonstrate efficacy in treating such conditions.”
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"People with schizophrenia are much, much more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators of violence," O'Dell said.
Important reminder from our @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social psychiatrist that challenges stereotypes about people lucky with psychosis.
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A brown boiled and marinated egg held before a colorful row of apartment buildings with a tall skyscraper in the background
I can confirm that eating the iconic Taiwanese tea egg from 7-Eleven while gazing at Taipei 101 in the distance makes everything better 🙂🌱
After controlling for education, high occupational complexity, compared to low occupational complexity, was associated with a 19 percent increase in dementia-free survival time.”
Despite all the challenges, creative work may protect against dementia.
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“Dr. Ami Bhatt, a cardiologist and the chief innovation officer of the American College of Cardiology, said this data is vulnerable when patients use chatbots, which don’t offer healthcare-grade privacy and security protections.”
A wise caution.
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"No matter where you're from or what you look like, we are one people," he said.
Astronauts have a unique perspective on international teamwork in tense times 🌍
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“Project Hail Mary has fans craving the cozy zip-up emblazoned with foxes that his science-teacher hero wears on a mission to save Earth.”
We all need a cozy sweater, and it’s cool that the knitting and the space community are coming together 😀
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“I’m more content. I’m much more measured and less reactive. I’m not as plugged in to online hot takes and the dumb brevity that kind of rules our world right now. I think I’ve gotten far more willing to admit when I’m wrong.”
Life after smartphones 🌱
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“We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat—but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally and made a break with more than 12 metric tons of our chocolate,” the company said in a statement.”
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Choose fruits you peel yourself; approach salads with suspicion. A mango you’ve peeled yourself is a safer bet than cold leafy greens washed in local water.”
Good tip to lower the risk of GI illness when traveling.
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“Ultimately, the task of parenting hasn’t changed, despite the demoralization of AI. It’s still about: How can we raise adaptable, grounded humans, who can respond to disruption.”
So important to emphasize resilience in life and career guidance 🌱
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"I had no idea that I could ever go on tour for cake," laughs Cake Picnic founder Elisa Sunga, part-time hobby baker and full-time Google employee.
Love this idea of gathering with fellow dessert aficionados for an outdoor feast 😀
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Even the credits incorporate real astrophotography into the final moments of "Project Hail Mary." The movie tapped an award-winning Australian astrophotographer named Rod Prazeres.”
Cool blend of science & story!
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“I want to build a bridge between doctors and other service workers,” she said. “When I was there as a janitor, I felt like I couldn’t speak to the doctors … they were so untouchable.”
Truly inspiring to hear the stories of first generation physicians 🌱
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“This landmark verdict, along with many other similar lawsuits against social media companies, signals a shift in how courts view platform design as a set of choices that can carry real legal and social consequences.”
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“The snail's pace is intentional: as if carrying a precious Ming vase, the slow, gentle motion reduces stresses on the multi‑billion‑dollar rocket and launch tower.”
A reminder that even slow movement is still progress when we start a new project 🌱
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“While the gap has narrowed in recent years, the unemployment rate for recent college graduates remains lower than for all young workers. Young people with college degrees remain more likely to be employed and to have higher paying jobs.”
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“In the end, all three models relied heavily on favorites. They had their reasoning for that, too: AI models don’t believe in fairy tales.”
Intriguing to see top AI models predict the outcomes of March Madness! And they made errors too 🙂
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“I’m getting old, and I thought I’m beyond the time for such prizes, but apparently not,” Dr. Faltings said. “I guess I have to rent a tuxedo.”
A reminder that innovation can occur at any age.
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“Young people who use social media for less than one hour per day report the highest levels of well-being, researchers said, higher than those who do not use social media at all.”
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“I certainly can’t think of anything, at age 95, I’d rather be doing,” Buffett said in an interview.
The legacy of Warren Buffett is not only about amazing financial acumen, but also his deep commitment to philanthropy which extends to his children.
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“Coffee and fruit is a popular pairing among Vietnam’s younger drinkers, including those inside Blackbird’s Old Quarter location, where teens and 20-somethings sip espresso drinks spiked with banana, mango, pomegranate, kumquat, sugar cane and more.”
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“The Morrill Fire burning across Nebraska’s Panhandle has grown into the largest wildfire in the state’s recorded history, scorching more than 570,000 acres.”
Any disaster can be traumatic. If you are struggling, call or text 988.
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Psychiatrists say that for ketamine to be safe and effective against depression, it should be given in low, intermittent doses under medical supervision.”
Concerning reports of addiction, serious side effects & even death from unsupervised use at home.
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