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Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.
While economic and security crises coincide with an uptick in terrorist activity, the opposite is true when it comes to natural disasters.
Youth who are homeless are often missed by official counts, but new methods may lead to improved counts.
Typical news readers prefer news headlines with simple language over more complex wording.
Research suggests that a clear understanding of what is right and wrong contributes to engaging in less risky behavior.
Shri is the earliest name given to the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu texts. The word originally meant splendor and refers to all that is auspicious.
A wealth of evidence supports the protective mental health effects of gender-affirming care, despite ongoing legislation that asserts otherwise.
In both ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, reflected images were thought to hold mysterious powers. Damaging a mirror was believed to invite the wrath of the gods.
The 40-day Lenten season, when many Christians observe fasting, began in mid-February. A scholar explains how the practice may have emerged around the fifth century.
The term was first used in 1917 for a political agitation that Mahatma Gandhi launched against the British, on behalf of farmers.
A scholar explains the popular use of the label ‘cult,’ and what makes it problematic.
The Baha'i faith originated in Iran and today has 100,000 communities across the globe, including the United States. Here is their history.
Four articles from The Conversation archive offer insight on mass shootings in America.
Fewer people are getting married. What gives?
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