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People don’t mate randomly – but the flawed assumption that they do is an essential part of many studies linking genes to diseases and traits

The idea that correlation does not imply causation is a fundamental caveat in epidemiological research. A classic example involves a hypothetical link between ice cream sales and drownings – instead of increased ice cream consumption causing more people to drown, it’s plausible that a third variable, summer weather, is driving up an appetite for ice cream and swimming, and hence opportunities to drown.

- States with the highest cancer rates
  
  Stacker used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to rank U.S. states and the District of Columbia by their incidence rates …
- Three Ways A Medicare Advantage Fitness Plan Could Help Reduce Your Health Risks
  
  (NAPSI)—Have you heard the saying, “Movement is medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks …
- Password Rage—What It Is, How To Avoid It
  
  (NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, a frustrating online password process has put you in a bad mood. In fact, according to a recent Aware …
- New Study Shows Everyone Hates Using Passwords But Generational Differences Persist
  
  (NAPSI)—Most people are well aware of the shortcomings of passwords. Generally, they just don’t deliver the level of security and …
- Commit To Password Hygiene Or Resign To Getting Hacked
  
  (NAPSI)—Passwords—they’re so ubiquitous, yet are the source of so many online hacks due to poor password hygiene. According to a recent …
- Only 19 women have won the National Book Award for fiction—here's who they are
  
  Using the National Book Foundation website, Stacker looked at the 19 women who have won the National Book Award for fiction and listed them …
- Curate home design through self-expression
  
  (BPT) - Life and style are very much connected. From the way an outfit comes together with the quality of the fabric and the cut of the garment, …
- 25 LGBTQ+ books that changed the literary landscape
  
  To celebrate LGBTQ+ history, Stacker created a list of LGBTQ+ books that changed the literary landscape of their time, encompassing various …
- How the flu shot is determined each year
  
  Using information from public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Stacker looked at how the flu vaccine is …
- 5 easy ways to make your home more sustainable
  
  The Rounds researched five simple ways to make your home—and household habits—more sustainable.
- From Fenway to Lambeau: The oldest sports venue in each state with major league teams
  
  Fenway, Lambeau, Wrigley, “the Garden”: Fans love old stadiums and arenas—these are the oldest Vivid Seats found in each state with major …
- Can you guess which US city this 'Jeopardy!' clue is about?
  
  Stacker compiled a list of clues about US cities using J! Archive.
- Bold actions help provide more equitable period care products and services for women
  
  (BPT) - While menstruation and periods are topics that are becoming more mainstream, there are still hidden costs and inequalities for many …
- In honor of Dictionary Day on Oct. 15, here are words that mean different things in the US and abroad
  
  Stacker used a variety of sources to compile a list of words that are used in the United States but mean something different abroad.
- Visualizing three decades of animal agriculture emissions in the US
  
  Thistle analyzed 30 years of livestock emissions data from the Environmental Protection Agency to unpack how agriculture has contributed to …
- When Pregnant and Postpartum People Speak, We Should All Listen
  
  (BPT) - By Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, RADM USPHS Director of the Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and …
- From stress relief to managing depression: 10 ways swimming can do wonders for your mind and body
  
  Physical activity keeps your body fit and your mind clear. Dolphin Pools looked at research from studies around the world that show the number …
- Nobel Prize history from the year you were born
  
  Stacker looked at facts and events related to the Nobel Prizes each year from 1931 to 2021, drawing from the Nobel Committee's recollections and …
- The cause of hot flashes, and why it's time to talk about it
  
  (BPT) - Hot flashes and night sweats — the common terms for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause — are experienced by …
- A timeline of notable government bailout and relief programs in US history
  
  The US government has a history of bailing out institutions and individuals in extraordinary times. Sound Dollar looks at the historical record …