Unnecessary Roughness
Hospital patients are often subjected to daily blood draws and other tests, harming patients and the bottom line.   > >
Women, Estrogen and Alzheimer's
The hormonal changes of menopause wreak havoc on women's brains, making them twice as likely as men to develop AD.   > >
Don't Look. Listen
We can hear the emotional content of interactions better when we aren't looking.   > >
The High Cost of Raising the Retirement Age
Raising the retirement age for Social Security should save money, but it just brings older, sicker people into the system.   > >
Heartburn Meds May Trigger Liver Disease
Common proton pump inhibitors like Nexium or Prilosec can harm gut bacteria and increase the risk of liver disease.   > >
Life-Saving Mosquitoes
A strain of genetically-modified mosquitoes appears to prevent the spread of malaria.   > >
Paranoid Insomniacs
Lack of sleep can leave you vulnerable to depression, paranoia and hallucinations. Online treatment seems to help.   > >
Is Your Child an Orchid or a Dandelion?
Kids become picky eaters for a number of reasons. Genes seem to play a role...along with issues of control.   > >
A Sniff Test for Alzheimer's
Your sense of smell is directly connected to your brain, making it a potential indicator of how well that organ is working.   > >
How Much Painkiller for that Appendectomy?
Given the opioid epidemic, doctors are re-thinking the amount of painkiller prescribed after surgery.   > >
Long-Term Iron Supplements Benefit Low Birth Weight Babies
Babies born weighing under 5 pounds often develop behavioral and cognitive problems as kids. Iron supplements can prevent this from happening.   > >
Being a Couch Potato Can Make You Sad
People who exercise one to two hours a week have a much lower risk for depression than those who are sedentary.   > >
Turning Asthma Inside-Out
Few would have thought exposure to pets, dirt and cockroaches would reduce the threat of asthma, but it seems they do.   > >
Running Away from Smoking
A Canadian program combines running and social support to help people quit. The results are impressive.   > >
Relieve Your Worried Brain
People who are prone to worry waste a lot of mental energy. Here's a way to reboot your brain.   > >
A New Look at Hormone Replacement Therapy
Good news for women suffering from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.   > >
Making A Game Out of Sex Ed
Teens need information to make smart choices about sex. A video game may be the best way to give it to them.   > >
What Your Difficulties Teach Your Kids
Letting your kids see you struggle turns out to be a really good way to teach them to persist.   > >
A Mineral for Your Mind
Too much or too little of this mineral seems to promote dementia and Alzheimers' disease.   > >
You Are Not Alone in Feeling Alone
Every year new students and new hires have to contend with the feeling that everyone knows each other -- except them.   > >