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fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A New Book Might Just Explain Why So Many Serial Killers Came From One Part of the Country

The lead-crime hypothesis posits that lead exposure, particularly in childhood, can have long-term detrimental effects on behavior, linking higher rates of violent crime to environmental factors.
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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why Are Cherries Always So Expensive? - Tasting Table

Biting into a perfectly ripe cherry is one of summer's greatest pleasures, yet their high cost stems from agricultural, environmental, and economic factors, making them expensive to grow.
Apple
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

For the first time, an external factor turns a male mammal into a female

Environmental factors can influence sex determination in mammals, challenging previous notions that genetics alone dictate sexual development.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

For the first time, an external factor turns a male mammal into a female

Environmental factors can influence sex determination in mammals, challenging previous notions that genetics alone dictate sexual development.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Calls Autism Preventable,' Drawing Ire From Researchers

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made scientifically inaccurate claims, asserting that autism is preventable and blaming environmental toxins rather than genetic factors.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Beyond Genetics: A New Equation for Understanding Psychiatry

Genetics influence mental health but do not determine it.
Environmental factors and timing are vital in mental health.
The ARCH x Ф model provides a holistic framework for understanding mental health.
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fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How living in the suburbs can increase your risk of developing a meat allergy

AGS is the leading cause of adult-onset allergies in the US, with test positivity rates of 30.5%. Since the first documented case in 2009, diagnoses have surged.
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

Understanding cancer requires a global perspective, considering diverse environmental and genetic factors.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

RFK Jr. says HHS will research six 'environmental factors' for potential link to autism

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching studies to investigate environmental factors that may contribute to autism.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

RFK Jr. says HHS will research six 'environmental factors' for potential link to autism

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching studies to investigate environmental factors that may contribute to autism.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When the Immune System Turns on Us

Autoimmune diseases are increasing globally, especially among youth.
Research explores how the immune system can be influenced.
The Wim Hof Method may help reduce inflammation.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A GI doctor who researches the gut microbiome shared the 3 things he does to prevent colon cancer

Rising colon cancer rates in individuals under 50 may be linked to gut microbiome changes.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A new generation of cancer survivors is getting diagnosed early, and living longer

Advancements in medical technology have led to more cancer survivors, but cancer is increasingly affecting younger individuals.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A GI doctor who researches the gut microbiome shared the 3 things he does to prevent colon cancer

Rising colon cancer rates in individuals under 50 may be linked to gut microbiome changes.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A new generation of cancer survivors is getting diagnosed early, and living longer

Advancements in medical technology have led to more cancer survivors, but cancer is increasingly affecting younger individuals.
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fromInsideHook
5 months ago

Geography Affects Whiskey Production More Than You Think

It's estimated that two-thirds of the flavor in bourbon comes from the aging, making what happens in a barrel extremely important for creating the desired flavors, says Brent Elliot, master distiller at Four Roses in Kentucky. Various barrel specifications contribute to particular flavors, but the primary drivers behind flavor development in the barrel are environmental, which are dictated by geography.
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