Month: November 2024

Brain-based visual impairment in children

Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Known as cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment (CVI), some estimates suggest that at least 3% of primary school children exhibit CVI-related visual problems, which vary, […]

Published on November 21, 2024

Thermochemical tech shows promising path for building heat

Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according to researchers. 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 Science for the Success of Society. […]

Published on November 21, 2024

High exposure to everyday chemicals during pregnancy linked to asthma risk in children

A new study sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children. The study analyzed data from over 3,500 mother-child pairs as part of the Japan Environment and Children’s Study (JECS), a large-scale nationwide research project. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on November 21, 2024