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How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel
Jul 04, 2023The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the p...
The science of preserving sight | Joshua Chu-Tan
Jun 27, 2023As you get older, your eyes worsen and become susceptible to a disease called age-related macular degeneration -- the leading cause of blindness, with no cure in sight. Sharing the science of how your...
The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria
Jun 20, 2023While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep into how seriously they treat pain. This week we are revisiting a talk by physician Sheetal DeCaria, a...
A sex therapist's secret to rediscovering your spark | Ian Kerner
Jun 13, 2023Sex therapist Ian Kerner hears about a common problem from his patients: "failure to launch," or the inability to build and maintain sexual momentum. What's the solution? Whether you're looking to rei...
Mental health care that disrupts cycles of violence | Celina de Sola
Jun 06, 2023In Latin American countries like El Salvador, homicide rates are alarmingly high thanks in large part to a vicious cycle of violence -- people don't have a chance to heal from recurrent individual and...
What girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential | Kate Ackerman
May 30, 2023As a sports scientist, athlete and director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Kate Ackerman understands that women athletes need more than pretty sports bras or new sneakers...
Why nurses are key to medical innovation | Ben Gran
May 23, 2023Nurses represent the front line of health care -- from first breaths to last moments, and everything in between. But there's a vital place nurses are missing in action, says nurse and health educator ...
Why autism is often missed in women and girls | Kate Kahle
May 16, 2023Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don’t display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting when, how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acc...
3 steps to help kids process traumatic events | Kristen Nguyen
May 09, 2023What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for ...
May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
May 04, 2023Love him or hate him, ever since his debut in Star Wars Episode 1, Jar Jar Binks has been one of the most divisive characters in movie history. And the backlash against him? It almost destroyed the ma...