Psychology & Intimacy Early Life Exposure to Common Plastic Chemical Linked to Adult Anxiety in Rats June 17, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Chicago, Illinois – Male rats exposed to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a ubiquitous plasticizer found in numerous everyday products, during critical early developmental periods exhibited heightened levels of anxiety in adulthood,…
Psychology & Intimacy Serotonin’s Double-Edged Sword: New Research Links Brain Chemical to Worsening Tinnitus May 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of…
