Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, eloquently described life from the perspective of someone living with autism in her memoir, Thinking in Pictures, which served as the basis for an
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Viewpoint: My Case Shows What’s Right — and Wrong — With Psychiatric Diagnoses
Over the course of my life, I have been given no fewer than five different diagnoses for mental illnesses, under the diagnostic system laid out in psychiatry’s “bible,” the DSM. But it was a sixth diagnosis— one that …
Don’t Drink the Pool Water! It Contains a Surprising Amount of…Human Waste
Chlorine is supposed to take care of most of the microbes floating around in pools, but human waste, it seems, is stubbornly resistant to being sanitized.
We Tried This: The First Underwater Cycling Class In The U.S.
If you’re looking to revamp your workout, just add water. Trust us, your body will feel the difference.
Skin Cancer Tied To A Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
There’s no positive side to developing skin cancer, but the latest research ties certain forms of the disease to a reduced risk of dementia.
Q&A: Temple Grandin on the Autistic Brain
Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, was one of the first autistic people to chronicle her life with the condition— and is now a bestselling author and well known for her innovative …
The Dangers Lurking in Male Sexual Supplements
“Rock Hard” and similar so-called “natural” supplements for men often contain potentially dangerous drugs — some of which have never been tested on animals, let alone humans.
Combining Bone-Building Drugs Key to Making Bones Stronger
Two drugs used to treat osteoporosis may be better than either alone in maintaining bone density.
Looking Good on Facebook: Social Media Leads to Spikes in Plastic Surgery Requests
Social media is all about seeing and being seen, so it’s not surprising that the ubiquity and frequency of posts are fueling our vanity.
The Angelina Effect: TIME’s New Cover Image Revealed
Angelina Jolie has never lacked for influence. When she adopted a baby from Ethiopia, inquiries at U.S. adoption agencies about other Ethiopian orphans doubled. When she named other children Vivienne or Maddox, those names shot …
Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Aren’t a Guarantee of a Smoke-Free Stay
Just because you choose the non-smoking hotel room doesn’t mean you’re completely protecting yourself from exposure.
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: It’s Not the Only Option
Genetic testing can be both a boon and a curse, experts say, since more information often means more, and often confusing, options.
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Hard Choices Angelina Jolie Faces About Testing Her Kids for Breast Cancer Genes
The actress made the difficult decision to remove both her breasts before she developed breast cancer, but her genetic makeup means her children may be at increased risk of the disease as well.
