Kids’ goody bags are getting increasingly elaborate. Do we really need these compilations of crap?
Inside America’s Drug Shortage: Scrambling for a Solution
The second in a two-part series investigating why critical drugs, including potentially lifesaving cancer therapies, are in short supply in the U.S.
Why We Eat Less of Foods with Strong Aromas
A whiff of a decadent dessert can whet the appetite, but new research suggests that when it comes to the smell of food, you can have too much of a good thing.
What a Workout! Women Report that Exercise Triggers Orgasm
Up to 15% of women apparently experience orgasm as a fringe benefit of physical exertion. Crunches, anyone?
Ibuprofen Can Prevent Altitude Sickness
A new study suggests that popping a few Advil before a high-altitude climb can prevent symptoms like headache, nausea and fatigue.
Prior Antidepressant Use May Affect Patients’ Response to New Drugs — and Placebo
Having previous experience with antidepressants can change a person’s future response to both medications and to placebo, according to a new study.
Want a Brighter Baby? Feed on Demand, Not on a Schedule
Moms may be surlier, but babies do better academically when they’re fed on demand rather than on a schedule.
Who Is a Child? The Supreme Court Decides
Should children conceived after a father’s death be eligible for government benefits? The Supreme Court’s not sure.
New Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Pass Another Hurdle
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that the government’s requirement that tobacco companies put graphic warning labels on cigarette packs was constitutional and did not violate the companies’ freedom of speech.
Social Smoking Is No Better for Your Brain
Even social smokers are out of excuses. A recent study finds that it doesn’t matter whether you smoke every day or only on the weekends — at least when it comes to damaging your memory.
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Inside America’s Drug Shortage
The first in a two-part series investigating why critical prescription drugs are in short supply in the U.S.
Understanding Why Autistic People May Reject Social Touch
One of the hardest challenges for families facing autism is the problem of touch. Often, autistic children resist hugging and other types of physical contact, causing distress all around.