Cannabis legalization is driving increases in marijuana use among U.S. adults with historically lower consumption rates
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How do feral horses maintain inter-group boundaries in an open field without territories?
Researchers used drones to observe groups in Portugal. They discovered that horses actively shift group shape to maintain inter-group spacing in shared spaces. Randomization analysis confirmed this avoidance was not random but likely to be intentional. However, a unique "friendly pair" of groups was found frequently mixing, suggesting a rare social bond.Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in comparison to those who receive standard care. This care model also significantly reduced risks of preterm births in women who are at greatest social risk of adverse outcomes.
Despite improvements in economic and social empowerment, women in many countries still have little control over their own fertility and reproductive health. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores a program reducing barriers to family planning by providing financial and peer support to women in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populated state.