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Sweeter dreams in a peaceful mind

A new study shows that people with more peace of mind in the waking state have more positive dreams, whereas those with more anxiety in the waking state have more negative dreams. This means that dream experiences, as revealed in recalled and reported dreams, may reflect a person’s mental health. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 24, 2018

Medicaid Covers Foster Kids, But Daunting Health Needs Still Slip Through The Cracks

“We would not be able to foster without Medicaid,” says Sherri Croom of Tallahassee, Fla. Croom and her husband, Thomas, have fostered 27 children in the past decade. They’re pictured here with four adopted children, two 18-year-old former foster daughters and those daughters’ sons. (Courtesy of the Croom family) Sherri and Thomas Croom have been […]

Published on August 24, 2018

Bots and Russian trolls influenced vaccine discussion on Twitter, research finds

Social media bots and Russian trolls promoted discord and spread false information about vaccines on Twitter using tactics similar to those at work during the 2016 United States presidential election, according to new research led by the George Washington University. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on August 23, 2018