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Giving a gift? Better late than never, study finds
Researchers found that recipients aren’t nearly as upset about getting a late gift as givers assume they will be.This post was originally published on this site
Month: December 2024
MedicalXpress - Health
Toolkit outlines recommendations to end ‘postcode lottery’ of good care in UK for bereaved parents
Parents who face the heartbreaking loss of their child should get a specific keyworker to support them through bereavement, wherever they are in the country, according to a set of recommendations informed by new research.This […]
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Investing in early detection: Economic case for national lung cancer screening program in Australia
A study by Flinders University, working with colleagues in The Netherlands, has shown that a national lung cancer screening program could significantly reduce lung cancer deaths.This post was originally published on this site
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Military director presence increases the likelihood of CEO accountability for poor firm performance, study finds
Principles ingrained via military service may influence corporate governance, especially when it comes to executive accountability. Research published in Strategic Management Journal found that when outside directors with military backgrounds are on a company’s board […]
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Cooperation in society: How our memory influences our behavior
The ability to cooperate plays a crucial role in many areas of human life—whether in the workplace, in politics, or in personal relationships. A new study shows how memory and the recollection of past behavior […]
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Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers, says researcher
Menstrual leave employment policies allow employees experiencing painful menstrual cycle-related symptoms or illnesses, such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) to take time off work.This post was originally published on this site
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Staying Healthy Through Christmas and New Year: A Gift to Yourself
The festive season is upon us—a time filled with joy, togetherness, and indulgence. While the holidays are about celebrating, it’s also a period when health and wellness can take a backseat. Between the endless parties, […]
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Election results show potential of prediction markets and blockchain, economist says
A prediction market was more accurate in forecasting the 2024 presidential election than traditional polls and pundits. Prediction markets, also known as betting markets, are where contracts that are contingent on the occurrence of events […]
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In at least one leading company, foreign-born talents are paid less
In the national debate over legal immigration, the H-1B visa program has acquired a special significance. Immigration skeptics contend that the program—reserved for high-skilled foreign nationals working in tech and other lucrative industries—might suppress domestic […]
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AI stroke brain scan readings found to be twice as accurate as current method
New AI software can read the brain scans of patients who have had a stroke to more accurately pinpoint when it happened and help doctors work out whether it can be successfully treated.This post was […]