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Who was the first transgender person?

Who was the first transgender person?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Who was the first transgender person? – Dexter, age 11, Las Vegas, Nevada Imagine you have a time machine, and you can travel

Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis

Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis

Annual medical checkups typically cover the basics: diet, exercise and mental state. Surprisingly, many primary care providers fail to ask about one of the fundamental contributors to well-being: sleep. We are two neuroscientists who study sleep and memory. We have both experienced this omission with our own doctors, even