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Asthma & ADHD, Whale Codas, Hidden Lithium
Jul 25, 2024
The podcast explores the possible link between asthma, ADHD, and income in children, the complexity of whale communication, and the discovery of hidden lithium under Pennsylvania. It discusses how family income affects the development of asthma and ADHD symptoms in children, the rising demand for lithium, and the geological formation of lithium deposits in the Marcellus Shale.
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- Family income impacts ADHD severity in children with asthma, highlighting a causal pathway.
- Sperm whale codas exhibit intricate communication with rhythm, tempo variations, akin to human language features.
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Link Between Family Income, Asthma, and ADHD in Children
A study from prenatal clinics in France revealed significant connections between family income, asthma, and ADHD symptoms in kids. Lower family income was directly associated with severe ADHD symptoms. Additionally, asthma acted as a mediator between income and ADHD, with kids having higher asthma rates showing more severe ADHD symptoms at ages 5 and 8.
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