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Dec 3, 2024 | scienceblog.com | RAND Corp

A comprehensive new study reveals that cognitive abilities, physical health, and lifestyle choices as early as age 60 can strongly predict a person’s likelihood of developing dementia two decades later, offering crucial insights for prevention and preparation. Published in RAND Corporation Research Report | Estimated reading time: 4 minutesFor the 58 million Americans over 65, understanding dementia risk factors has never been more critical.

Jun 27, 2024 | scienceblog.com | RAND Corp

A new RAND Corporation report unveils surprising trends in psychedelic drug use across the United States. Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as “magic mushrooms,” have emerged as the most popular psychedelic substance, surpassing even MDMA (ecstasy) in usage rates. Mushroom Mania: The Numbers Behind the TrendThe study, based on a national survey, found that about 12% of respondents reported using psilocybin at some point in their lives, with 3.1% using it in the past year.

Apr 9, 2024 | scienceblog.com | RAND Corp

Interviews with military veterans who expressed support for extremist groups or related beliefs on a prior survey show that many experienced a significant negative event during their military service, according to a new RAND report. Researchers found that these veterans also often faced difficulties transitioning to civilian life and sometimes shared their beliefs with a wider social network.

Feb 1, 2024 | scienceblog.com | RAND Corp

The gross price of insulin in the U.S. is more than nine times higher than in 33 high-income comparison nations, according to a new RAND report. Although the cost differences of insulin between the U.S. and other nations varied depending on the comparison country and the type of insulin, U.S. prices were always higher — often five to 10 times higher — than those in other countries. The new report updates findings from earlier RAND work about U.S. insulin prices.

Jun 29, 2023 | worldbreakingpress.com | RAND Corp

Comment on this storycommentRichard Branson’s Virgin Galactic finally took its first customers to the edge of space on Thursday, completing a long-awaited milestone that comes nearly 20 years after the British billionaire set out to realize his dream of creating Space tourism project.