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AMA Joins Effort To Launch Independent Vaccine Review Panel
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (222+ words) The gap between vaccine science and vaccine policy has been widening under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Now, the American Medical Association and the Vaccine Integrity Project, based at the University of Minnesota, have announced that they are partnering to…...
How Is Screen Time Affecting My Kid?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (194+ words) Screens are ubiquitous in today's world, and concerns about how they affect kids are mounting. Last month, Australia banned social media use for kids under 16, with some European countries poised to follow. But what's the science on how neverending YouTube…...
Breast Milk Is Understudied. What Are Scientists Learning Now?
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) Keep up with the week's essential science news headlines, plus stories that offer extra joy and awe. Invest in quality science journalism by making a donation to Science Friday. Dr. Shelley McGuire is the director of the Margaret Ritchie School…...
What The Sigma Is Algospeak?
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (220+ words) Gen Alpha slang can seem unintelligible to adults, but linguist and TikToker Adam Aleksic argues language development in the internet age is worth legitimate study. Adam talks to Host Flora Lichtman about how algorithms and social media are changing the…...
How Positive Childhood Experiences Offset Adversity
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (494+ words) This article is part of the The Science Of Mental Health spotlight Adversity in childhood can affect our health later in life. But positive childhood experiences also have a profound impact. Illustration by Franco Zacha Esta historia est" disponible en…...