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.
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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
Rescuing Runaways
One young woman who overcame a life on the streets describes how she beat the odds and what runaways need to have a chance to succeed.
The Health Effects of Loneliness
Studies are showing that loneliness and social isolation have profound effects on our physical health, and increase the risk of death substantially.
Giggling Epilepsy
Epilepsy can show itself in many ways, including as episodes of giggling and laughing.
Alternatives to Opioids for Pain
The crisis with opioid painkillers is making doctors look at alternative medicine therapies for a substitute for these drugs.
Blood Substitutes
Researchers have sought safe and effective blood substitutes for 60 years, and a few viable alternatives are in animal testing.
E-cigarettes and Oral Health
There are still a lot of questions about electronic cigarettes, but evidence is accumulating that the effect on the oral cavity can be as significant as tobacco cigarettes
