Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancy, UK study shows. Men with a diagnosis of ADHD die 7 years sooner, on average, than similar people without, while for women the life expectancy gap is almost 9 years, the first study of its kind has revealed.
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Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancy, UK study shows
Data based on recorded deaths raises concerns around under-diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Liberals trust experts more than conservatives, but expert labels still matter, suggests US study 📊🤔. While liberals tend to trust experts more than conservatives, conservatives may still respond more positively when claims come from experts whose research is in production and economic growth 💡📈.
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Liberals trust experts more than conservatives, but expert labels still matter
A new study suggests that naming an expert source can slightly increase how accurate people find scientific claims. While liberals generally trust experts more, conservatives respond positively when claims come from named experts, especially in economics…
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Federal science funding cuts and grant freezes implemented in 2025 have caused severe professional and mental distress for early-career U.S. researchers, driving 60 percent of surveyed scientists to consider moving abroad and 56.7 percent to contemplate leaving…
🔬 A May-June 2025 survey of 30 early career researchers found that 50% rated the professional impact of federal funding cuts as severe (8+/10). Specific consequences included delayed stipends (20%) and rescinded job offers (10%).
🌍 60% of surveyed early career researchers are considering moving to another country due to funding barriers. 90% worry about long-term job prospects, and 56.7% believe they won't complete current research projects.
😥 Nearly 75% of respondents reported negative impacts on their mental health and wellness due to budget changes. 56.7% also felt their sense of belonging in science was harmed.
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🌍 60% of surveyed early career researchers are considering moving to another country due to funding barriers. 90% worry about long-term job prospects, and 56.7% believe they won't complete current research projects.
😥 Nearly 75% of respondents reported negative impacts on their mental health and wellness due to budget changes. 56.7% also felt their sense of belonging in science was harmed.
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Scientists trusted less than business leaders when discussing social issues, study finds Read Full Article #ScienceTrust #SocialIssues #LeadershipTrust
🔬 Scientists are seen as less credible than business leaders and campaigners on broader social issues like health and education.
💻 Scientists' credibility increases when discussing technology but declines when addressing non-technological social issues.
🤔 Distrust stemming from concerns about vested interests, political bias, or relevance significantly reduces scientists' credibility on social issues.
📊 A study of over 6,000 people in the UK and Sweden revealed these perceptions.
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💻 Scientists' credibility increases when discussing technology but declines when addressing non-technological social issues.
🤔 Distrust stemming from concerns about vested interests, political bias, or relevance significantly reduces scientists' credibility on social issues.
📊 A study of over 6,000 people in the UK and Sweden revealed these perceptions.
#Science #PublicTrust #ResearchImpact
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