Belly fat more than doubles the risk for liver damage from alcohol, study finds
The risk of serious liver damage from alcohol is more than twice as high for people with belly fat and diabetes, a new study found.
‘Extremely stressful’: How is today’s college application process impacting teens?
Thinking about life after high school graduation is a dreaded chore for some teens today, and many say the stress of the college application process and identifying a career path at such a young age ...
Is an anxious person creative? Study shows an interesting trade-off
The study experimented on 647 participants to understand how anxiety influences creativity. They were asked to come up with solutions for a real-world financial scenario- how to raise a large sum of ...
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Benefits of cold plunges may be short-lived, review finds
People who practice cold-water immersion may experience stress reduction after exposure, have a decrease in sickness absences ...
Rooting for the Underdog? Psychologists Explain Why We Like the Little Guy
Just about everyone has a rooting interest ahead of the Super Bowl. But have you ever wondered why people love an underdog?
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How does psilocybin alter the brain? We talked to a scientist to find out
Researchers at CU Anschutz are studying the effect of psychedelic mushrooms on patients with treatment-resistant depression.
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Study: Illinois near the bottom for social mobility
A new study reveals that a low-income person’s ability to move up in society is worse in Illinois than in any other ...
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Researchers warn of mounting threat to Europe's food supply: 'Possibly pushing the whole region into the red'
Researchers in Europe are showing how farmland loss — caused by climate change — could devastate food supplies.
New economic study finds Oklahoma's film and TV industry has experienced a blockbuster surge
Conducted by local research firm RegionTrack, a new economic study found the Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021 led to a surge in movie and TV activity.
Bill Gates says Steve Ballmer was the business partner he badly needed — so he gave up 4% of Microsoft to recruit him
Steve Ballmer mirrored Bill Gates' energy, boosted his social life, and became the round-the-clock business partner he needed ...
As Valentine's Day approaches, here are the best US cities to get married in 2025
WalletHub recently published a study ranking the best cities to get married in in 2025, taking into account the cost of receptions, the availability of hotels and more.
Study prompts new mental health rideshare service in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In the coming months, the Rockford area will see a new rideshare service for mental health care. This comes shortly after the Region 1 Planning Council released a study about ...