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Vaccinated individuals may be more susceptible to infection than unvaccinated individuals, as shown in UKHSA data
Receiving mRNA vaccines may lead to higher IgG4 antibody concentrations, which could impact immune responses
Vaccination might not prevent 'Long Covid' according to studies, and there could be a risk of more severe disease after vaccination

A study from Australia suggests that 'long Covid' may not be as prevalent as previously thought, with only 3% of Covid patients experiencing moderate-to-severe aftereffects a year later.
The study indicates that the majority of individuals infected with Covid, aside from those needing critical care, fully recover within months.
The lead author of the study suggests that terms like 'long Covid' may cause unnecessary fear and hinder recovery, advocating for a shift in language used to describe post-Covid symptoms.

Results that seem too good to be true may not be accurate and can hide potential harms or biases.
Confounded studies, where data is influenced by other factors, can be misleading and unhelpful in drawing conclusions.
It's important to consider the full data and potential biases in research studies, especially when interpreting studies involving vaccinations during pregnancy.

Vaccinating almost 38,000 kids may prevent one COVID hospitalization, but with hundreds of serious side effects.
For people aged 5-15, the mRNA COVID jabs are not very effective, according to a British study.
The study indicates that vaccination effectiveness varies by age group, with the shots being more beneficial for the elderly than for children.

Certain personality traits like self-esteem and compassion are generally helpful for cognitive abilities.
Some personality traits like neuroticism and anxiety are generally unhelpful for cognitive abilities.
Specific personality traits such as industriousness and openness correlate strongly with verbal ability.

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Twitter's algorithm favors right-wing politicians and media outlets in several countries like the US, Britain, Japan, Germany, France, Spain, and Canada.
The algorithm amplifies right-leaning news outlets and parties more than left-leaning ones.
In most cases, center-right and neoliberal politicians, parties, and media are the most promoted on Twitter.

Self-acceptance is crucial for emotional well-being.
Studies show a strong connection between self-acceptance and happiness.
Research involving adult twins provides insights into the relationship between self-acceptance and happiness.

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