Not Everyone Has An Inner Voice – Do You?
Our expert explains the impact of having less inner speech and the creative methods used to research this phenomenon.
If You Have A Brain, You’re At Risk For A Seizure – Let’s Talk About It
Our experts break down what causes seizures, who is a candidate for brain surgery, and why cannabis is becoming a popular treatment option.
Medical Notes: July 3, 2022
Why have experimental therapies for fragile X syndrome not worked? Then, antibiotics are great, but only when they’re actually needed. Plus, don’t try to vape your daily vitamins. And finally… allergies could save you from contracting Covid.
Bottled Water and Trust in Our Institutions
Bottled water sales have skyrocketed, in part because many people believe it is safer than tap water. Actually, bottled water faces few of the safety regulations that tap water does. The disconnect, according to a new study, comes from society’s pervasive distrust in all governmental institutions. The lead researcher discusses how restoring faith in water …
Medical Notes: Week of August 19, 2018
A study on how stress changes our genes, research on artificially sweetened drinks being beneficial to colon cancer patients, a report on why study drugs don't work, and finally dogs reading human social cues.
Staying Calm in Stressful Times
Meditation and mindfulness could be in even more demand as civility declines and stress increases. An expert explains how it works.
Gene Editing
Scientists have developed the technology to edit single genes, which could eliminate some inherited diseases.
