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‘Out-of-body’ research could lead to new ways to promote social harmony

Out-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a ‘transformative’ effect on people’s ability to experience empathy and connect with others, new research explains. 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 […]

Published on September 9, 2024

Study estimates home blood pressure devices don’t fit properly for more than 17 million US adults

Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard arm-size ranges for these devices won’t appropriately fit millions of U.S. consumers, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on September 7, 2024

Making baby food safer: Arsenic and cadmium contamination levels in rice

Researchers found that flooded rice fields tend to have higher amounts of arsenic and lower amounts of cadmium while drier rice fields have lower amounts of arsenic and higher amounts of cadmium. The findings could help shape policy and make infant food safer. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on September 7, 2024