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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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AI health chatbots won't make you better at diagnosing yourself: Study
People who used chatbots were less likely to identify the correct condition than those who didn't. They were also no better at determining the right place to seek care
 "AI health chatbots won't make you better at diagnosing yourself: Study")
No gym needed: Even small movements have health benefits, say researchers
Many people do not consider housework a form of physical activity, but tasks like sweeping, mopping or vacuuming require sustained movement and engage multiple muscle groups
 "No gym needed: Even small movements have health benefits, say researchers")
How do Israel and Iran's nuclear status differ under international law?
Difference stems from NPT obligations and state consent, not a legal contradiction
 "How do Israel and Iran's nuclear status differ under international law?")
Are you worried about your preschoolers' anxiety? Here's how to help
There are lots of things parents can do, both proactively and in the moment, when anxiety and worry show up for children
 "Are you worried about your preschoolers' anxiety? Here's how to help")
'Natural birth movement empowers women but can also pressure them'
Debates about childbirth often focus on pressure to accept medical interventions in hospital, such as caesareans or forceps delivery
 "'Natural birth movement empowers women but can also pressure them'")
Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Here's what dietitians say
Dark chocolate has gained a reputation as the "better" choice because it usually contains more cocoa and less sugar than milk chocolate
 "Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Here's what dietitians say")
Parents' drinking habits influence teenagers' alcohol use, study finds
When adult children become parents, they often mirror the drinking habits they grew up with-daughters following mothers, sons adopting fathers' patterns they once avoided
 "Parents' drinking habits influence teenagers' alcohol use, study finds")
Shot that could stop cancer before it starts; why early vaccination matters
The vaccine prevents HPV infection but cannot cure existing infections. Getting vaccinated early, ideally before exposure, helps the immune system build protection in advance
 "Shot that could stop cancer before it starts; why early vaccination matters")
Kidney disease: Treatments lifesaving, but access becoming challenging
While treatments like regular dialysis or a kidney transplant are lifesaving, access to them is becoming increasingly challenging
 "Kidney disease: Treatments lifesaving, but access becoming challenging")
A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran
US and its allies have built a layered system which uses satellites in space, radar on the ground, ships at sea and aircraft in the air to watch the skies day and night
 "A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran")
Bacterial meningitis 'deadly', can also have life-altering effects: Study
Bacterial meningitis is well known as an acute, deadly illness. The World Health Organisation estimates about one in six infected people will die - even with prompt medical care
 "Bacterial meningitis 'deadly', can also have life-altering effects: Study")
If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here's what to know
Missile and drone strikes have affected major airports, key routes through the West Asia have been shut down and the cost of jet fuel has shot up
 "If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here's what to know")
Why Trump is struggling to win Americans support over the Iran conflict
Trump was undoubtedly emboldened by the tactical success of his removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, though that too was not very popular with Americans
 "Why Trump is struggling to win Americans support over the Iran conflict")
How conversation works and why people with hearing loss rely on prediction
The delicate coordination of conversation relies on our brain having enough cognitive resources to support prediction, response planning and timing
 "How conversation works and why people with hearing loss rely on prediction")
From Japanese walking to 75 Hard: Science behind viral fitness trends
Social media has made fitness advice more accessible than ever, but a review has raised concerns about the accuracy and quality of online fitness content
 "From Japanese walking to 75 Hard: Science behind viral fitness trends")
Peanut, almond or cashew? Here's how to choose the healthiest nut butter
Nut butters are packed with healthy fats, protein and minerals, but the healthiest choice depends not just on the nut itself, but also on added oils, sugar, salt and other ingredients in the jar
 "Peanut, almond or cashew? Here's how to choose the healthiest nut butter")
Fat cells that burn energy could drive next wave of weight loss therapies
Body weight is biologically regulated, and targeting the right biological pathways can lead to meaningful weight loss that can help transform lives
 "Fat cells that burn energy could drive next wave of weight loss therapies")
Vaping's emerging harms pose growing challenge for health systems
Perhaps the most urgent concern is what has happened among young people. The World Health Organisation now describes e-cigarettes as "harmful and not safe" warning of a new wave of nicotine addiction
 "Vaping's emerging harms pose growing challenge for health systems")
Pregnancy changes brain and we are only beginning to understand how and why
The most consistent theme across all this research is that the regions most transformed are those involved in understanding other people: tracking intentions, feeling empathy and recognising signals
 "Pregnancy changes brain and we are only beginning to understand how and why")
My mind keeps going blank. When is it normal and when is it a problem?
While mind blanking is common and usually no cause for concern, frequent mind blanking can be a sign of a medical condition
 "My mind keeps going blank. When is it normal and when is it a problem?")