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American adults viewed police more negatively if they were younger, had a lower income, or lower education level.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, mask buying and wearing increased after being recommended by the CDC in 2020.

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For people with chemophobia (a fear of chemicals), providing basic information about how chemicals worked was more effective at reducing their fear than sharing the benefits of chemicals.

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Air pollution may affect the heart rate of developing fetuses.

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More tooth loss is associated with greater cognitive decline and dementia in elderly people.

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Compared to traditional lectures, active learning with in-class participation improves student exam scores and passing rates in undergraduate STEM classes, especially for minoritized students.

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Medical cannabis and cannabinoids may improve sleep for people with chronic pain. Side effects, however, may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and fatigue.

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Mangrove trees protect against flooding, but their populations have shrunk significantly due to habitat loss.

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More fried food servings per week is associated with greater chance of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks.

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Black Americans benefit less from speech-recognition technology than White Americans because these systems make more mistakes with Black voices.

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