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1. Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 19-Nov-2024 22:56:34 JST Ars Technica

   Can going to a haunted house boost the immune system?
   Study found marked decrease in inflammatory markers and white blood cells after visiting a haunted house.
   https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/can-going-to-a-haunted-house-boost-the-immune-system/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

   • Daniel Marks (profdc9@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Nov-2024 00:00:48 JST Daniel Marks

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     @arstechnica Cortisol is a steroid and induces a stress response, depressing the immune system. Synthetic corticosteroids are already used for immunosuppression to treat autoimmune disorders.