In a time of climate change denial and vaccine resistance, scientists worry they are losing public trust. But it’s just the opposite, a survey released Friday finds. To read the entire NPR article, click here
Sesame Allergies Are Likely More Widespread Than Previously Thought
As an ingredient, sesame is pretty popular— it’s in tahini and sushi; it’s often mixed in granola, sprinkled on bagels or used as a flavoring in an array of dishes. But according to new research, this may be a problem for a substantial number of Americans. To read the entire NPR article, click here
Irritating Compounds Can Show Up In ‘Vape Juice’
Scientists don’t know much yet about the long-term effects of “vape juice,” the liquid used in e-cigarettes and vaporizers. But researchers analyzing the liquid and the vapor produced when it’s heated say some kinds of e-liquids are reacting to form irritating chemicals called acetals while they’re sitting on shelves. To read the entire NPR article, click here
A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better
Graduate student Shahab Haghayegh has long had trouble sleeping. But when the biomedical engineering student began his doctoral program at the University of Texas at Austin five years ago, his issues worsened. “I would go to bed at 3 or 4 a.m. and wake up at 8 a.m.,” he says. The exhausted Haghayegh was getting an average … Continue reading A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better
You 2.0: The Empathy Gym
What books are on your summer reading list? If you’re reading mostly nonfiction, consider the benefits of adding a novel to the mix. “There’s a fair amount of evidence now that the more fiction that people read, the more empathetic that they become,” says Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. “Because fiction is one of the most powerful … Continue reading You 2.0: The Empathy Gym
How to help your anxious partner and yourself
The worry, racing thoughts and dread that are all part of chronic anxiety don’t just muddle the life of someone who’s anxious; they can scramble a loved one’s life, too. To nurture an anxious partner through sleepless nights — and save your relationship — psychologists advise starting with empathy, not logic. To read the entire … Continue reading How to help your anxious partner and yourself