Germany’s tank rebate and 12‑o’clock rule partly cut pump prices but lifted oil-company margins, studies say Germany’s tank rebate and 12‑o’clock rule partly lowered pump prices but lifted oil producers’ …
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Brain games show limited real-world benefits despite improving task performance, study finds
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerBrain Games: What Science Says About Their Value for Aging Minds Experts say brain games can sharpen task-specific skills but rarely transfer to daily memory. This article explains which games …
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Politics
Bertelsmann study finds Germany’s democracy widely supported but faltering in practice
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDemokratiemonitor 2026: Strong Support for Democracy in Germany Despite Practical Shortcomings Demokratiemonitor 2026: Bertelsmann finds broad support for democracy in Germany despite practical shortcomings; survey data, trends and political implications. …
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UC Irvine study reveals wildfires and smoke harm eastern Coachella Valley health
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerUC Irvine Study Finds Wildfire Smoke Deepens Health and Economic Strain in Eastern Coachella Valley UC Irvine study finds wildfire smoke worsens health, disrupts livelihoods and stresses Spanish-speaking communities in …
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Newborn metabolic profile reveals 14-fold higher SIDS risk, study finds
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerNewborn SIDS Metabolic Profile Linked to 14.4-Fold Higher Risk Study finds a newborn SIDS metabolic profile linked to a 14.4-fold higher risk; researchers say screening of eight metabolites could flag …
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Chronic pain patients strongly favor expanded cannabis access over physicians, study finds
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerChronic pain patients far more likely than doctors to support expanding cannabis access, Rutgers-led study shows Rutgers-led study finds adults with chronic pain favor expanding cannabis access far more than …
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Maternal exercise during pregnancy cuts childhood asthma risk by nearly half, study reveals
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerMaternal exercise during pregnancy linked to nearly 50% lower childhood asthma risk, Finnish cohort finds Maternal exercise during pregnancy three times weekly linked to nearly 50% lower childhood asthma risk, …
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Prune juice study reveals relief from constipation and potential heart benefits
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerPrune Juice Draws Fresh Attention as a Natural Laxative and Nutrient-Rich Drink Amid Mixed Heart-Health Findings Research highlights prune juice’s constipation relief and nutrient density, but clinical reviews show mixed …
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Cannabis policy study urges public health centered harm reduction
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerUniversity at Buffalo paper urges shift to a cannabis public health approach across U.S. Researchers call for harm reduction, education and standardized policy as cannabis regulation outpaces public health systems. …
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SLU study finds COVID-19 stay-at-home orders aided breastfeeding but revealed support gaps
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerStudy: COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders Boosted Breastfeeding but Exposed Gaps in Support SLU study finds COVID-19 stay-at-home orders helped many U.S. mothers breastfeed longer and bond, but exposed gaps in lactation …