Heavy use of alcohol among adolescents and young adults is not only dangerous in its own right, but new research in nonhuman primates shows that … Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol useRead more
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Air pollution caused by corn production increases mortality rate
A new study establishes that environmental damage caused by corn production results in 4,300 premature deaths annually in the United States, representing a monetized cost … Air pollution caused by corn production increases mortality rateRead more
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Poverty leaves a mark on our genes
Previous research has shown that socioeconomic status (SES) is a powerful determinant of human health and disease, and social inequality is a ubiquitous stressor for … Poverty leaves a mark on our genesRead more
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Air Pollution Killed 600,000 Children in 2016
Air pollution caused the premature deaths of 600,000 children in 2016, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report released Monday. The report found that … Air Pollution Killed 600,000 Children in 2016Read more
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Impact of poverty on children’s brain activity
Children born into poverty show key differences in early brain function — according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied the … Impact of poverty on children’s brain activityRead more
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The Adult Brain Does Grow New Neurons After All
a new study published today in another of the Nature family of journals—Nature Medicine— shows birth of new neurons—called neurogenesis—was possible in an area of … The Adult Brain Does Grow New Neurons After AllRead more
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Mental Health of America’s Students
Children today are reporting just as much stress as adults, with 1 in 3 reporting that they are feeling depressed. Suicide, once on the decline … Mental Health of America’s StudentsRead more
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Native American Tribes Ravaged by Opioids
a group of more than 500 cities, counties and Native American tribes have filed a lawsuit against members of the Sackler family for their role … Native American Tribes Ravaged by OpioidsRead more
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The flipside of the opioid crisis
the underprescribing of opioids for patients who rely on them for pain management. This month more than 300 doctors and medical researchers sent an open … The flipside of the opioid crisisRead more
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Smoking could harm your baby
Fathers-to-be who smoke may increase the risk of congenital heart defects in their offspring, according to a study published today in the European Journal of … Smoking could harm your babyRead more