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Scientists have detailed how the activity of tactile neurons in the fingertip in response to an applied force is influenced by the fingertip’s mechanical memory of previous forces.

Many women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the same one or two midwives throughout, and want to choose where they give birth. And when the time comes, they want a vaginal birth, with less intervention.

A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sports from an early age will have better long term mental health. The research is published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Political Science Honors student, Alexa Schluter, is the lead author of the paper “In the COVID-19 pandemic, who did we trust? An eight-country cross-sectional study” published in the Journal of Global Health. Her father, Professor Philip Schluter, of UC’s School of Health Sciences, supervised her Summer Studentship research.

Having more positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological well-being and life satisfaction, according to a new study led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).

THE United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has advised politicians to embrace the spirit of oneness and avoid using derogatory remarks against one another.

Lufwanyama’s UCZ Nkana congregation Minister in charge, Frida Kamana said the country has of late been treated to speeches of bitterness and disrespect from among political leaders.

Rev Kamana said this on the sidelines of the church fundraising venture held at UCZ Nkana congregation in Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt Province.

She further urged political leaders to work together and respect the leadership of the country if the nation is to continue being a beacon of peace.

Rev Kamana said hate speech has the potential to divide the nation and derail the country’s development trajectory.

Meanwhile Lufwanyama District Commissioner Justin Mwalikwa who officiated at the fundraising event, thanked the church for promoting peace in the country.

Mr. Mwalikwa said the United Church of Zambia is among the churches that have been consistent in strengthening peace in the country.

Meanwhile Mr. Mwalikwa advised the church not to allow people to use the pulpit for political expediency. 

– ZANIS.

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An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study published in Science Signaling led by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry.

The use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) was associated with a reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thinners—like warfarin—in atrial fibrillation patients, particularly in Asian patients. According to a study published in JACC: Asia, this benefit may reverse with increased age and necessitates further follow-up study.

Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of Australian households have at least one pet. We spend an estimated A$33 billion every year on caring for our fur babies.

The Australian government is cracking down on vaping. Recreational vapes of any type—whether they contain nicotine or not—will be banned from retail sale across Australia after legislation is introduced (though the date is yet to be set).