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·January 25, 2017·6 min read

‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate Change

While misinformation can cancel our accurate statements about climate change, researchers report that delivering a 'vaccine, or preemptive exposure, to fragments of misinformation may cancel out the negative false news and help preserve the facts.

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·February 11, 2023·6 min read

A Link Between Traffic Noise and Tinnitus

People exposed to noise pollution as a result of heavy traffic close to their homes are at greater risk of developing tinnitus, a new study reports.

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·April 9, 2021·9 min read

ADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential Minerals

Prenatal exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and increased levels of the mineral manganese, were linked to an increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis in children.

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·September 7, 2022·6 min read

AI-Based Research Reveals That Extreme Temperatures Fuel Online Hate Speech

Extreme heat and extremely cold temperatures are associated with a marked rise in aggressive online behaviors, including hate speech, a new AI-based study discovered.

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·February 23, 2023·4 min read

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Risk: Study Identifies U.S. Hot Spot

Exposure to air pollution has previously been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Now, researchers provide preliminary data linking air pollution to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The new study, which considered geographical data and diagnosis rates for Parkinson's, revealed those who live in the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley are at particularly higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's.

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·July 13, 2021·5 min read

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Poor Academics in Childhood

Early-life exposure to high levels of air pollution was associated with poor inhibitory control during later childhood and poorer academic performance during adolescence.

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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Linked to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents

An increase in depressive symptoms in adolescence has been linked to ozone exposure as a result of air pollution, even in areas that meet air quality standards.

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·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.

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·January 31, 2017·7 min read

Air Pollution May Lead to Dementia in Older Women

Researchers report older women living in areas with fine particulate matter exceeding the EPA's standard are at significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

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·May 17, 2021·6 min read

Air Quality Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

Study reveals an association between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk of age-related Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 16, 2019·4 min read

Algal blooms in Lake Erie’s central basin could produce neurotoxins

A cyanobacterium caused by blue-green algae blooms has been identified in the waters of Lake Erie. The cyanobacterium is capable of producing a neurotoxin that can attack the central nervous system in humans.

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·September 23, 2022·3 min read

An Association Between Exposure to Air Pollution in the First 5 Years of Life and Alterations in Brain Structure

Assessing a child's exposure to air pollution on a monthly basis from conception to the age of 8.5, researchers found the greater the exposure to air pollution before the age of 5, the greater the alteration in brain structure by preadolescence.

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environmental neuroscience

‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate Change

A Link Between Traffic Noise and Tinnitus

ADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential Minerals

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Risk: Study Identifies U.S. Hot Spot

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Poor Academics in Childhood

Air Pollution Linked to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Air Quality Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

Algal blooms in Lake Erie’s central basin could produce neurotoxins

An Association Between Exposure to Air Pollution in the First 5 Years of Life and Alterations in Brain Structure

GPS of the Brain: Marmoset Gaze Reveals New Insights into Spatial Navigation

BigNeuron: Revolutionizing Neuron Reconstruction with AI

Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and Schizophrenia

Canine Brain Atlas Sheds Light on Evolution of Human Brain Function

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