Sibling Abuse
Psychological or physical abuse by siblings is much more common than most people realize. Experts discuss warning signs of abuse, and how parents can act.
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Teeth and the Struggle for Oral Equality
We often judge people by their smiles, however, dental care and medical care have always been separate in the US, creating a large population that doesn’t receive dental care.
Our Obesity Obsession: Does Science Support It?
Experts discuss how culture drives our obsession with weight and what science really has to say about it.
The Science of Smell
The sense of smell evokes powerful memories and makes food taste good, but it also has important functions in interpersonal relations and personal safety. Experts discuss the science behind it.
Overwhelmed Teens
High achieving high schoolers are often pushed to do more and more creating a culture of pressure that has mental health consequences.
A Doctor Who Really Can Feel Your Pain
Dr. Joel Salinas has mirror touch synesthesia, a condition involving cross-wiring in the brain that allows him to feel it when people experience pain.
Perfect Pitch (2017)
The ability to "know" the musical pitch had been thought to be learnable only at an early age but new research shows perfect pitch is teachable to adults as well.
Social Anxiety in Children
An expert whose daughter was afflicted discusses social anxiety warning signs in children and how the disorder can be treated.
Household Chemicals (2017)
A noted expert discusses the vast amount that we don't know about chemicals and how tougher regulation in other countries could help keep Americans safer.
"Textalyzers" to Stop Texting While Driving
Experts discuss the “textalyzer,” how it would work to deter texting while driving, and its pros and cons.
Only Children and Their Parents
Experts refute the myths about only children and discuss how parents can help children navigate life with no siblings.
The Sense of Touch (2017)
A neuroscientist explains the sense of touch and what can happen when it's not working as it should
