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Phys.org / Emphasizing immigrants' deservingness can shift attitudes

A study conducted during the 2024 French elections finds that information about immigrants' efforts to overcome poverty and learn French reduces negative beliefs about immigration and modestly decreases opposition to immigration ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Medicaid health plans step up outreach efforts ahead of GOP changes

Carmen Basu, bundled in a red jacket and woolly scarf, stood outside the headquarters of her local health plan one morning after picking up free groceries. She had brought her husband, teenage son, and 79-year-old mother-in-law ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Some travelers swear raspberry cordial prevents gastro—the science isn't so certain

Of all infectious diseases Western Australians bring home from travel, 41% are picked up in Indonesia.

Dec 23, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Staying fit over Christmas using science-backed methods

The festive season has a reputation for undoing good habits such as eating well and exercising. Normal routines disappear, days become less structured and exercise habits can fade. The solution to staying active is not more ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Health officials confirm mpox in Anchorage adult who traveled out of state

State health officials have confirmed a case of mpox in an adult Anchorage resident with a history of recent out-of-state travel.

Phys.org / Should we smoke salmon using traditional techniques, or should we simply add the flavor?

If you think something is off with added smoke flavoring in salmon, you're not alone. Many consumers are skeptical of salmon that hasn't been smoked in the traditional way.

Dec 23, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Maryland climate commission calls for state action amid budget pressure

The Maryland Commission on Climate Change released its 2025 annual report on Dec. 23, offering a new set of recommendations aimed at helping the state meet aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals while preparing communities ...

Dec 24, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Call 911 or risk losing the baby? Raids force some immigrants to avoid care

As immigrants in southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi braced for this month's U.S. Homeland Security operation, Cristiane Rosales-Fajardo received a panicked phone call from a friend.

Dec 24, 2025 in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Children face punishment because of unaffordable school uniforms, new poll reveals

Thousands of children are being unfairly punished and excluded from education activities because their families cannot afford expensive school uniforms, according to new research conducted by Dr. Matt Barnes, senior lecturer ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Study reveals low immunity against H3N2 strain in Hong Kong: Early vaccination urged

Flu activity has surged in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, driven primarily by a newly emerged H3N2 strain known as subclade K.

Dec 23, 2025 in Immunology
Phys.org / Wealthy elite's private travel habits spark debate over climate and inequality

While millions of people make the effort to sort their recycling, buy fewer clothes and generally make greener choices, the world's wealthiest can emit the same amount of carbon as the average person does in a year by going ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Supporting kids' social lives, without social media

In Australia, as this school year ended, kids under 16 also lost access to social media. Some are relieved. Some are furious. Many are quietly wondering: what now?

Dec 23, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry