Third of US Employees Have Had Workplace Romance With Manager: Study
What should have been a feel-good moment at a Coldplay concert this week turned into a viral spectacle after a “kiss cam” focused on a couple of canoodling-turned-panicked concertgoers. They were later revealed as a CEO and his company’s head of human resources. But it appears they are not alone in having an office romance. […]
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Employee Confidence Has Dipped to an All-Time Low, Study Finds
Employee confidence dropped to an all-time low, according to a new report from Glassdoor. The percentage of employees reporting a positive six-month business outlook fell to 43.6 percent in June, down from 44.4 percent in May, signaling widespread unease over the economy and larger job market. Glassdoor began tracking the confidence levels in 2016, per […]
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Trump’s Medicaid Cuts May Lead to Over 16,500 Deaths, New Study Predicts
A new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and City University of New York Hunter College predicts that the Republican-backed “big beautiful bill,” now under debate in the Senate, could increase the number of annual deaths in the U.S. by more than 16,500 and leave 7.6 million more Americans without health insurance. Why It […]
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Viral Beauty Routines Are Damaging Tween and Teen Skin, Study Warns
“Get ready with me” videos are overflowing on TikTok, drawing millions to watch influencers and the like walk through their skincare routines. But lately, a new wave of content creators is entering the frame: middle schoolers or even children as young as seven layering serums, eye creams and exfoliants onto already delicate, youthful skin. Now, […]
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DOGE Cuts to Cause 2 Million Extra Visits to Social Security Offices: Study
Staffing cuts and office closures at the Social Security Administration (SSA), driven by Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), are estimated to force seniors to make nearly 2 million additional annual trips for necessary in-person assistance, according to a new study. Newsweek reached out to the SSA for comment. Why It Matters Social Security […]
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Pioneering Aerospace Medicine Program to Study Long-Term Effects of Space Travel
Astronauts undergo years of rigorous training to spend time on the International Space Station. Still, their bodies suffer many changes while they are in microgravity. Texas A&M University’s Aerospace Medicine Program is putting long-duration spaceflight at the center of its research and education, a first-of-its-kind initiative. Astronauts are known to face multiple health challenges while […]
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Men May Be More Vulnerable to PFAS in Water Than Women: Study
A recent study examining the long-term presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in human blood following long-term exposure to the chemicals after a paper mill was linked to local drinking water contamination found that women in the low-exposure study group were more successful at eliminating the PFAS from their bodies than men in the […]
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Map Shows Where Beers Are Most Contaminated With Chemicals: Study
A new study by researchers at RTI International has found that several American beers contain measurable levels of “forever chemicals,” with the source traced primarily to municipal drinking water used in the brewing process. According to the study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were present in […]
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New Study Shows Promise for Cancer Patients Avoiding Surgery
A promising new study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting shows that immunotherapy could help many cancer patients avoid surgery. Researchers found that 92 percent of patients who received only an immune-based treatment remained cancer-free two years later. Why It Matters The findings suggest that for some cancers, surgery and its […]
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Some Cats ‘Thrive’ As Therapy Animals, Study Reveals
When it comes to animal-assisted services (AAS), dogs have long dominated this field. However, a new study has found that with their naturally calm and sociable personalities, some cats may thrive in this role too. For decades dogs have been employed to provide support to individuals with specific needs, offering them physical assistance, emotional support […]
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