Humans evolved to seek out sugar because it was a scarce source of energy. But when we learned how to produce sugar on an industrial … Stop Feeding Your Brain Junk FoodRead more
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Black Maternal Mortality in U.S.
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the battleground for abortion access now shifts to the states, even as the U.S. faces the worst rates … Black Maternal Mortality in U.S.Read more
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This is not a viral crisis; this is a crisis of late capitalism
There have now been more than 17,000 cases of monkeypox infections in at least 75 countries, including the United States. Monkeypox isn’t fatal, but it … This is not a viral crisis; this is a crisis of late capitalismRead more
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Eating more ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of dementia
People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those … Eating more ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of dementiaRead more
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Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ costs US billions in health costs
Daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to cancer, thyroid disease, and childhood obesity, a … Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ costs US billions in health costsRead more
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Insulin resistance, advanced cell aging have links to childhood poverty
Black adolescents who lived in poverty and were less optimistic about the future showed accelerated aging in their immune cells and were more likely to … Insulin resistance, advanced cell aging have links to childhood povertyRead more
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Link between air pollution and child brain development strengthened
Air pollution is not just a problem for lungs. Increasingly, research suggests air pollution can influence childhood behavioral problems and even IQ. A new study … Link between air pollution and child brain development strengthenedRead more
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Reproductive Justice Is in the Constitution
Black women’s sexual subordination and forced pregnancies were foundational to slavery. If cotton was euphemistically king, Black women’s wealth-maximizing forced reproduction was queen. Ending the … Reproductive Justice Is in the ConstitutionRead more
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Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptoms
More than eight out of 10 British people who are seeking support for having lost a loved one to COVID-19 reported alarming Post Traumatic Stress … Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptomsRead more
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Immune response triggered by COVID-19 may damage the brain
A study from the National Institutes of Health describes the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection that damages the brain’s blood vessels and may lead … Immune response triggered by COVID-19 may damage the brainRead more