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Career
How Do EpiPens Work?

Jordan Gaines Lewis, Ph.D. on March 8, 2017

EpiPen has been in the news in recent months for its soaring prices. But how do they work, exactly?

EpiPen has been in the news in recent months for its soaring prices. But how do they work, exactly?

Autism
No, the Mercury in Vaccines Does Not Cause Autism

Jordan Gaines Lewis, Ph.D. on January 12, 2017

There is no evidence to suggest that the vaccine preservative thimerosal is dangerous, nor that young children's bodies "can't handle" current recommended immunization schedules.

There is no evidence to suggest that the vaccine preservative thimerosal is dangerous, nor that young children's bodies "can't handle" current recommended immunization schedules.

Diet
The Bacteria That Mold Your Brain

Jordan Gaines Lewis, Ph.D. on September 28, 2016

New research shows that the microbiome plays a huge role in our behavior. Can changing our diet become a new health treatment?

New research shows that the microbiome plays a huge role in our behavior. Can changing our diet become a new health treatment?

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Pregnancy
Pregnancy Brain: The Expectant Mom's Guide

Jordan Gaines Lewis, Ph.D. on November 10, 2015

Does “pregnancy brain” actually exist? There’s no doubt that many changes are happening to a woman’s body during pregnancy, but how do these changes affect the brain?

Does “pregnancy brain” actually exist? There’s no doubt that many changes are happening to a woman’s body during pregnancy, but how do these changes affect the brain?