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Medical Notes: Human Blood Can Poison Mosquitoes, Why Soup Is Good For Pregnancy, And How Trees Keep Communities Healthy

Overcoming obstacles doesn’t always make you stronger. New research shows that adverse experiences during childhood can affect brain development. Even experiencing unpredictable events that are neither positive nor negative can increase the risk of mental …
ListenMedical Notes: Human Blood Can Poison Mosquitoes, Why Soup Is Good For Pregnancy, And How Trees Keep Communities Healthy

Medical Notes: The Issue With Fewer Forest Fires, Watching Traumatic Events Can Cause PTSD, And How Microplastics Are Fueling Antibiotic

You may want to rethink watching that new horror film. New research in Plus One reveals the dangers of witnessing trauma. participants who witnessed a deadly building collapse from across the street were experiencing symptoms of PTSD. The scientists have …
ListenMedical Notes: The Issue With Fewer Forest Fires, Watching Traumatic Events Can Cause PTSD, And How Microplastics Are Fueling Antibiotic

Medical Notes: The Best Age To Prevent Brain Decline, Lead Is Leaching Into Our Air, And How Hotter Days Reduce Birth Rates

Polluted air is killing our children. Worldwide industrial emissions have put a substantial amount of lead in the air – which has been linked to rising blood lead levels in kids across the globe. A National Bureau Of Economic Research working paper has …
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Medical Notes: Why You Should Date Someone Who’s Nice, The Biological Cause Of Infertility, And Why Spring Goals Are More Successful

It may be time to re-start your New Years resolution. If you’ve been ignoring the promises you made on January first, science has some good news for you. Research on Positive Psychology shows that spring is the best time for setting new goals. Instead of …
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