Why bystanders don’t act when they see violent crimes
Rising Number of Flu Cases Raises Public-Health Concern
China’s One-Child Policy: Curse of the ‘Little Emperors’
Thirty-four years after the start of a radical experiment in population control, China is paying a high price
Family MattersKids and DNA
Could a Blood-Based Test Replace Amniocentesis?
A California company hopes to take the needles — and risk — out of prenatal genetic testing.
In Search of…The ‘Superfruit’
Chug! Chug! Chug! Why More Women Are Binge Drinking
It’s not just fraternity brothers who are guzzling one beer too many. Women and high school girls are equally likely to drink too much.
More Health Harms for Children Exposed to BPA
Kids with high exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A exhibit unusual levels of protein in the urine – an early warning sign of possible kidney and cardiovascular problems
What Mice Can Tell Us About Obesity and Genetics
While our eating habits certainly play a role in how much we weigh, our rodent cousins confirm that some of our risk for obesity is written in our genes.
Ketamine: Leading the Way Toward Fast-Acting Antidepressants
It’s an anesthetic popular with vets, but the latest studies show ketamine also shows promise as a potential antidepressant.
25
— --Percent of Americans who think it is possible to be very overweight and remain healthy.
Among Breast Cancer Screens, Pricey Isn’t Always Better
For older women, cheaper methods of detecting breast cancer may be as good as more expensive ones, according to the latest research.
Relieving Peanut Allergies…With Peanuts
A study shows food allergy sufferers can build up tolerance to foods
Cancer Rates Dropping, But Not for All Tumor Types
The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer shows the U.S. is making progress in controlling some tumors, but rates of human papillomavirus–related cancers remain stubbornly high.