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Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods, experts urge

Research shows that phthalates, a class of chemicals associated with plastics, can shed from the wrapping, packaging and even from plastic gloves worn by food handlers into food. Once consumed during pregnancy, the chemicals can get into the bloodstream, through the placenta and then into the fetal bloodstream. The chemical can cause oxidative stress and […]

Published on February 7, 2024

Smart earrings can monitor a person’s temperature

Researchers introduced the Thermal Earring, a wireless wearable that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature. Potential applications include tracking signs of ovulation, stress, eating and exercise. The smart earring prototype is about the size and weight of a small paperclip and has a 28-day battery life. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 7, 2024

Scientists reveal why blueberries are blue

Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue color, researchers reveal. 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. With […]

Published on February 7, 2024