Month: April 2020

‘Fake news’ increases consumer demands for corporate action

New research finds that ‘fake news’ inspires consumers to demand corrective action from companies — even if the company is a victim of the fake news story. The study also supports the idea that most people feel they are better at detecting fake news than other people are. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 8, 2020

First study on the health conditions of adults one month into COVID-19 lockdown

A new preliminary study provides some of the earliest pieces of evidence that the COVID-19 outbreak affected people mentally as well as physically. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on April 8, 2020

Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome

Pregnant women who deliver early are more likely to have a varied vaginal microbiome, especially in their first trimester. Combining data from several studies, the researchers analyzed information across a wide range of women in terms of ethnicity and stage of pregnancy and also highlight the specific bacteria associated with premature births. The authors hope […]

Published on April 8, 2020