It turns out humans aren’t the only ones getting a buzz from coffee.
Mental Health
Mental Illness Increases Risk of Being Homicide Victim
Study highlights surprising rate of victimization of the mentally ill
Can’t Do Math? How the Brain Makes Tradeoffs in Favoring Some Skills Over Others
Enhancing one area of the brain means activity in others may suffer.
How Hope Works
Wishing won’t make it so, but hoping—and knowing how to do it—might
U.N. Report Suggests Some Autism & Addiction Treatments Are Akin to Torture
So-called treatments for drug users and the disabled in some places of the world—including the U.S.— are far from helpful, says a new United Nations (U.N.) report.
Study Suggests Way to Prevent Patients from Waking During Surgery
Tracking brain activity patterns may lead to better dosing and control of anesthesia.
Why ADHD is Not Just a Problem for Kids
The effects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can extend well beyond childhood, according to the latest research.
How Facebook Improves Memory
Checking status updates on Facebook may be just the distraction your memory needs.
How Drug Companies Distort Science: Q&A with Ben Goldacre
What you don’t know about how drugs are tested and marketed could hurt you, says author Ben Goldacre in his book Bad Pharma
Most Common Psychiatric Disorders Share Genetic Roots
Diverse mental illnesses may actually represent variations on a common theme rather than separate disorders.
Aloha to the Healthiest State: Hawaii Ranks Highest in Well-Being
Are we really surprised?
The Legacy of Lead: How the Metal Affects Academic Achievement
Lead exposure may be on the decline, but it’s still taking its toll on children’s performance in school.
Just Say No to Talking About Your Own Drug Use with Your Kids
Parents who talk to their kids about their own, past drug may not be helping their kids to avoid drugs.
