Transgender youth on puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones have lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds
A wealth of evidence supports the protective mental health effects of gender-affirming care, despite ongoing legislation that asserts otherwise.
Arin Collin, Medical Student, University of Washington
• conversation
Feb. 25, 2022 • ~5 min
Feb. 25, 2022 • ~5 min
Why do plants grow straight?
Plants need light to feed themselves, so they grow in ways that help them collect as much of it as they can. Sometimes that’s straight up, but not always.
Beronda L. Montgomery, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and Assistant Vice President of Research & Innovation, Michigan State University •
conversation
Jan. 17, 2022 • ~4 min
Jan. 17, 2022 • ~4 min
Stress is contagious in relationships – here's what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond
Hostile partners can experience jumps in stress and blood pressure after an argument. But there are ways to cool conflicts, even during a pandemic holiday season.
Rosie Shrout, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University •
conversation
Dec. 22, 2021 • ~6 min
Dec. 22, 2021 • ~6 min
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