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Too much noise can harm far more than our ears
Sure, loud or unwanted sounds can damage hearing. But they also can disrupt learning, stress us out and more.
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Sure, loud or unwanted sounds can damage hearing. But they also can disrupt learning, stress us out and more.
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Science reveals the many reasons we are so distracted, from poor sleep and social media to diet and exercise. It also shows us how to take back our focus.
Autism is not a disease, but a description used to characterize a certain type of brain development.
The U.S. government wants to protect young social media users from exploitation, bullying and more. The companies should play a role in this, it says.
Writing with a pen — but not typing — boosted links between regions used for motion and memory. That may help explain why writing fosters learning.
Flint, Mich., residents still show health impacts long after a switch in their drinking-water source exposed them to toxic lead and other pollutants.
Activism, social media and public education are helping residents in the aftermath of the water crisis in Flint, Mich.
Lead has been linked to lower IQ, behavior problems, mental-health disorders, strokes and more health impacts. There are ways to reduce your exposure.
When looking for research ideas, listen to the people around you. What problems are they facing? What could you do to help?
Today’s concentrated cannabis products — with higher THC levels — may pose greater risks of addiction and psychosis than ever before.