Alcohol isn’t generally the first drink that moms-to-be reach for, but if they do, they may not be doing as much harm to …
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New Head Sensors Measure Concussion Risks
Two novel products can alert athletes — and doctors — immediately after a significant blow to the head, signalling a possible concussion. The devices also keep track of the total number of impacts over time. Read more about …
Do 15-Week Old Fetuses Masturbate?
Congressman Michael Burgess says yes, but the science isn’t as clear.
How Money Makes You Lie and Cheat
Money corrupts, they say, and now there’s a study that shows why people get so sneaky when it comes to making a profit.
FDA Investigates Deaths of Two People Taking Zyprexa
Federal regulators are investigating the deaths of two patients who received injections of a longer-lasting version of Eli Lilly’s antipsychotic Zyprexa.
Starbucks Is Adding Calorie Counts, but Will It Curb Consumption?
Starting next Tuesday, your morning coffee to go will come with a full disclosure of its caloric content.
Prenatal Exposure to Pollution Raises Risk of Autism in Kids
Pollutants in the air are known to affect brain development, but the first national study of in utero exposure and autism rates raises new concerns.
Adding Red Meat to Your Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Loading up on burgers and deli meats may be tempting, but too much red meat could trigger metabolic changes that upset the body’s glucose balance.
Facebook’s Organ Donor Feature Encourages More People to Get on the List
The recent legal battle over allowing 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, who is dying of end-stage cystic fibrosis, to be included on the adult lung transplant list sheds light on the heartbreaking need for organ donors to meet the …
Talk Therapy or Antidepressant? A Brain Scan Predicts Which Works Best for Your Depression
There hasn’t been much in the way of hard science to help doctors or patients decide on the best treatments for depression — until now. For the first time, brain imaging may be able to help determine who will get better in …
Getting Real: Fast Food Companies Give Their Products the “Natural” Look
Here’s the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection.
Bullying in the Family
Brothers and sisters fight, but when the bickering evolves into physical or emotional abuse, it’s bullying.
Urban Outfitters Pulls Products That Look Like Prescription-Drug Bottles
A marketing strategy that exploits prescription-drug packaging comes to an end.
Surprising Foods That Toy With Body Temperature
It’s summertime, and while you’re probably craving ice cream and cold beers in the hot sun, ultimately, you’ve got to add heat to what you eat to stay cool. Yep, that means choosing curries over Coolattas.
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