Fear is very much a part of humans' survival. Demagogues and others who want to manipulate have learned that this human…
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Male and female tumors are different. Researchers are now hoping to exploit these sex-specific differences to treat brain…
How do women decide how many children to have and when to have them? The data reveal a few major patterns.
The knowledge and experience of doctors offer much-needed lessons for our rancorous society.
Insurance companies sometimes try to cut costs by substituting less expensive drugs for a specific drug prescription. That's…
Many of the low-income people who do use VeggieBook after downloading it at food pantries are eating more nutritious meals,…
As the new year gets underway, millions will make resolutions. The author explains why resolving to live in accordance with…
Fixes for small pieces of massive problems show that overarching crises may be less hopeless than they appear.
Millions of people travel during the holidays, eager to spend time with loved ones. That travel, along with exposure to…
E-cigarette usage among teens has surged. A tobacco control expert explains how flavors may be contributing.
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If a person in the US has lots of money, he or she has access to some of the best health care in the world. The story is…
For many who know someone who has lost a loved one, it can be hard to know what to say or how to respond. For those who…
Developing drugs is typically the domain of large pharmaceutical companies. But here is an example of drug development for…
Drinking among older adults is up. And while overdrinking may not pose an immediate threat of overdose, it is not healthy…
Connection with others is vital to our well-being. For many people, though, connecting with family members who have hurt…
A judge in Texas ruled Dec. 14 that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. His ruling has no immediate effect, however,…
Dr. Seuss' most famous character has a lot to teach us about heart.