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Cigarette prices motivating more quit attempts, study says
The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting.BBC News - Top stories -
Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91
She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia.The New York Times - Science -
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.The New York Times - Health -
7 in 10 workers worldwide exposed to extreme heat risks: Study
Extreme heat linked to climate change threatens more than 70 percent of workers globally, according to a report released Monday by the International Labor Organization (ILO). More than 2.4 billion of the world’s workers were at risk for some level ...The Hill - Politics -
Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.NBC News - Top stories -
California grid will require major upgrade to meet EV demands: Study
More than two-thirds of electricity distribution circuits in the Golden State will require capacity upgrades by 2045 in order to meet electric vehicle (EV) demands, a new study has found. California must add 25 gigawatts to its capacity by that ...The Hill - Politics - California -
New Study Bolsters Idea of Athletic Differences Between Men and Trans Women
Research financed by the International Olympic Committee introduced new data to the unsettled and fractious debate about bans on transgender athletes.The New York Times - Top stories -
Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91
She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia.The New York Times - Science -
Perception of when old age starts has increased over time, shows study
As people get older, they revise the age they consider to be old upwards. None of us are getting any younger, but it appears the age at which we are considered old has moved upwards over the generations.. What’s more, as adults get older, they ...The Guardian - World -
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says
The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says
The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.The New York Times - World - Ukraine