Author: Dr. David Lowemann

The forgotten body: the emergence of conscious experiences in early life

Looking back at the emergence of consciousness in early life, one may repurpose the distinction between the ‘easy’ and the ‘hard problem’ [1]. The easy problem is when consciousness sets on in early development. By contrast, the hard problem is how conscious experiences get off the ground. Bayne et al. [2] address the easy problem […]

Published on September 6, 2024

Children, Teen Gun Deaths Rose in Almost All States

As news of yet another senseless school shooting makes headlines, a new report finds the number of children who lose their lives to injury and gun violence has risen in almost all states since 2018. Rates of deaths caused by injuries overall have also risen, with firearms… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on September 6, 2024

Study: Saltwater Nose Drops Shorten Kids’ Colds

Saltwater nose drops can reduce the length of a kid’s cold by two days, a new study demonstrates. “We found that children using saltwater nose drops had cold symptoms for an average of six days, where those with usual care had symptoms for eight days,” said researcher Dr…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on September 6, 2024