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The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
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Food addiction: Snacks could trigger the brain like drugs, study shows
Multiple studies have also found that suddenly ending a diet that's high in sugar can cause withdrawal, similar to when people quit opioids or nicotine
 "Food addiction: Snacks could trigger the brain like drugs, study shows")
Trump's ratings steady as US government shutdown drags into second week
Trump's net approval on the four issues tracked by Silver are -4.7 on immigration, -15.3 on the economy, -15.6 on trade and -27.4 on inflation
 "Trump's ratings steady as US government shutdown drags into second week")
Do kids really need vitamin supplements? Here's what parents should know
Although many children's supplements claim to support immunity, growth, or overall wellbeing, there is little robust scientific evidence that they improve health outcomes
 "Do kids really need vitamin supplements? Here's what parents should know")
Deportations are surging worldwide; how did this crisis become normalised?
In Australia, the Labour government has similarly established new powers to deport non-citizens to third states
 "Deportations are surging worldwide; how did this crisis become normalised?")
'Misleading claims on paracetamol leave expectant parents anxious, fearful'
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the leading organisation that guides medical decisions on pregnancy and childbirth, has reiterated the safety and efficacy of acetaminophen use
 "'Misleading claims on paracetamol leave expectant parents anxious, fearful'")
Alcohol use linked to liver diseases, even at moderate levels: Study
Even though medical terminology has historically differentiated between alcohol and non-alcohol-related liver diseases, alcohol contributes to the progression of supposedly non-alcoholic liver disease
 "Alcohol use linked to liver diseases, even at moderate levels: Study")
Ex-French President Sarkozy gets 5 years jail in Libyan funding case
As might be expected, the guilty verdict against Nicolas Sarkoz, drew anger from a large part of the political class
 "Ex-French President Sarkozy gets 5 years jail in Libyan funding case")
What is digital ID card, how will it help UK deal with illegal immigration
Similar to the NHS app and various other existing digital cards, the new scheme will create a universal form of identification stored on mobile phones
 "What is digital ID card, how will it help UK deal with illegal immigration")
Chronic poor sleep may nudge brain toward dementia, find researchers
Chronic insomnia appears to accelerate the trajectory towards dementia, not through one pathway but several
 "Chronic poor sleep may nudge brain toward dementia, find researchers")
'Fat but fit': New study finds being underweight deadlier than overweight
Those at the lower end of the "healthy" range also faced higher risks, with BMIs between 18.5 and 19.9 doubling the likelihood of death
 "'Fat but fit': New study finds being underweight deadlier than overweight")
Is it safe to sit on public toilet seats? Here's what you need to know
Public toilets can be a 'microbial soup', especially when many people use them and cleaning isn't frequent as it should be
 "Is it safe to sit on public toilet seats? Here's what you need to know")
Instant ramen: From post-war Japan invention to global culinary staple
The cultural importance of instant ramen in Japan cannot be overstated
 "Instant ramen: From post-war Japan invention to global culinary staple")
6 smart ways to talk to your teen about sex without the awkwardness
A survey confirms the most common barriers to discussing sex with children are children feeling uncomfortable or refusing to engage
 "6 smart ways to talk to your teen about sex without the awkwardness")
Could Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?
Apple Watch's high blood pressure indicator is based on analysis of changes in blood volume as your heart beats
 "Could Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?")
Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings
More than 1,000 unapproved medicinal cannabis products are available in Australia. People often take these for conditions where we have no strong evidence they work
 "Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings")
Nutrition myths on social media drive emotional ties to certain foods
In today's social media world, endless online wellness hacks, fad diets and nutrition misinformation are spreading faster than ever
 "Nutrition myths on social media drive emotional ties to certain foods")
What actually happens inside your brain when you change your mind?
Research on changes of mind uses the concept of "metacognition" to explain when and how mind changes occur
 "What actually happens inside your brain when you change your mind?")
How 'brain cleaning' while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia
Disrupted sleep may slow the brain's waste-clearing glymphatic system, raising dementia risks. Researchers say good sleep could aid toxin clearance, though its role in humans is still debated
 "How 'brain cleaning' while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia")
Social media is teaching children how to use AI: How can teachers keep up?
These networks spread knowledge quickly but unevenly, and they rarely encourage reflection on deeper issues such as bias, surveillance or equity
 "Social media is teaching children how to use AI: How can teachers keep up?")
Why preserved vegetables can sometimes turn deadly and how to stay safe
Canning removes air and seals food, creating an oxygen-free environment that preserves it but also provides ideal conditions for bacteria C. botulinum to grow
 "Why preserved vegetables can sometimes turn deadly and how to stay safe")