Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder

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A good nights sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good nights rest is often elusive. For patients with psychiatric conditions from...

A boycott campaign fuels tension between Black shoppers and Black-owned brands – evoking the long struggle for ‘consumer citizenship’

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Some Black consumers may be breaking up with Target this February. It all started late last month, when the retailer announced that it was ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The move drew widespread...

Why the price of your favorite chocolate will likely continue to rise

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Valentines Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat. Regions like northeastern Brazil, one of the worlds notable cocoa-producing areas, are...

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

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Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance. Could the states manage this...

Central African Republic: listening to people’s stories about foreign forces could help bring peace

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Since it became independent in 1960, the Central African Republic has grappled with poverty, instability and governance challenges. A decade into former president François Bozizés corrupt rule, a rebellion...

Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits

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With France fast losing its influence in west Africas Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum? The Sahel region covers 10 countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia,...

Modern slavery and climate change: how extreme weather fuels forced labour and unwanted marriages

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Weather-induced disasters that are the result of climate change are increasingly affecting societies. One area that hasnt been explored much yet is how extreme weather events are creating conditions for a rise in modern...