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Autistic & SMI person, total aphantasia, probable dyspraxia, various physical health problems,introvert. Pragmatic socialist,like genealogy inc genetic genealogy,like mental health/illness topics,quizzes and tests from playbuzz to high range IQ
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · Apr 8
Pro reducing inequality, pro EU, anti demonisation of the disabled and/or vulnerable, anti homophobia and transphobia, anti death penalty, patriotism without jingoism, the 'trickle down effect' is a con,pro a national literacy campaign for those in prison.....
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Maternal perinatal depression may increase the risk of autistic-related traits in girls
A research team from the Department of Psychiatry at Tohoku University, led by Dr. Zhiqian Yu and Professor Hiroaki Tomita, has uncovered compelling evidence that maternal perinatal depression—psychol...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Why comparisons between AI and human intelligence miss the point
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Why comparisons between AI and human intelligence miss the point
Human intelligence is social and embodied – but AI is very different.
theconversation.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Why raising NHS spending on new drugs by 25% is the wrong decision – health economist’s view
Why raising NHS spending on new drugs by 25% is the wrong decision – health economist’s view
Giving ministers more power over NHS drug pricing could reshape how public money is spent on health.
theconversation.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Haemochromatosis: the iron overload condition that too often goes undiagnosed
The condition has been nicknamed the ‘Celtic curse’ because it disproportionately affects people of Celtic ancestry.
theconversation.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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When CBT doesn't work for OCD: could mindfulness help? - National Elf Service
Meta-analysis of 46 studies found mindfulness and acceptance programmes significantly reduced OCD symptoms, performing as well as CBT but with more research needed on long-term effects.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Anti-inflammatories for depression: targeting the right patients matters
Celine Wessa summarises a new meta-analysis on anti-inflammatory treatments for depression, in specific patient subgroups.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Scientists Warn: This “miracle cure” works only by damaging human cells
MMS has long been promoted as a miracle cure, but new research shows it’s essentially a toxic disinfectant. While it can kill bacteria, it only works at levels that also damage human cells and benefic...
www.sciencedaily.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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What the metaphor of ‘rewiring’ gets wrong about neuroplasticity | Aeon Essays
The metaphor of rewiring offers an ideal of engineered precision. But the brain is more like a forest than a circuit board
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February 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Can we reliably measure autistic burnout in adults?
Melissa Black considers a study aiming to provide a psychometric validation of the AASPIRE Autistic Burnout Measure in autistic adults.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Trump-style unpredictability isn’t just political theatre – it’s a regulatory problem for your brain
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Trump-style unpredictability isn’t just political theatre – it’s a regulatory problem for your brain
Why the safest response to volatility is to stop trying to predict what comes next.
theconversation.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago – here’s why
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Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago – here’s why
Why genetic influence on lifespan appears to have doubled.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The healing power of poisonous plants
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The healing power of poisonous plants
Evolution has created plants with the power to kill and heal.
theconversation.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Preventable deaths in a warming world: how politics shapes who lives and who dies
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Preventable deaths in a warming world: how politics shapes who lives and who dies
Preventable suffering is both widespread and socially produced.
theconversation.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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How mental health has changed in baby boomers and gen X across their entire adulthoods
How mental health has changed in baby boomers and gen X across their entire adulthoods
Our findings highlight life-long inequalities in mental health by factors that are down to chance.
theconversation.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Coercive control and intimidation: stronger links to adult mental health than physical violence
Megan Bailey explores a cross-sectional study finding that non-physical forms of childhood domestic violence impact on adult health outcomes.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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February 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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February 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Shared genetic architecture between schizophrenia and gastrointestinal diseases: insights from large-scale genome-wide cross-trait analysis - Annals of General Psychiatry
Background Patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) frequently present with comorbid gastrointestinal diseases. However, the cross-disorder genetic correlations and shared mechanisms remain largely unknown. ...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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‘They’re taught that showing feelings is shameful’: eight reasons men don’t go to therapy – and why they should
A clinical psychologist on why men still don’t seek help for their mental health
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Routine medical procedures can feel harder for women – here’s why
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Routine medical procedures can feel harder for women – here’s why
When medical procedures are designed around male anatomy, women often pay the price – in pain, difficulty and dismissal.
theconversation.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Survey of over-50s women finds almost two in three struggle with mental health
Of those affected by midlife challenges such as menopause, nine in 10 do not seek help, therapists’ organisation says
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January 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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New UW study links cannabis users with psychotic disorders to higher rates of health problems
A new study of cannabis users in Washington state is shedding light on a wider range of health problems for some users than previously documented.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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The association of Alzheimer’s disease-related SNPs with mild cognitive impairment susceptibility in the Chinese population - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - The association of Alzheimer’s disease-related SNPs with mild cognitive impairment susceptibility in the Chinese population
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January 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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The hidden reason cancer immunotherapy often fails
Cancer immunotherapy has been a game-changer, but many tumors still find ways to slip past the immune system. New research reveals a hidden trick: cancer cells can package the immune-blocking protein ...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
These nanoparticles could destroy disease proteins behind dementia and cancer
Researchers have developed smart nanoparticles that can seek out and destroy disease-causing proteins the body can’t normally eliminate. Unlike traditional drugs, these particles can reach hard-to-acc...
www.sciencedaily.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:50 AM