39
— Percent of four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. that require physical education classes.
How Keeping Psych Records Too Private Can Hurt Patient Care
The latest research suggests that preventing psychiatrists from sharing their patients’ records with their other doctors may actually do more harm than good.
Too Much TV: Fussy Infants Spend More Time In Front of The Tube
The latest study finds some temperament traits are more likely to land babies in front of the television.
Can Dad’s Distress During Mom’s Pregnancy Affect Newborns?
He doesn’t carry the child, but a father’s prenatal anxiety may have an affect on children’s later behavior.
After Year-Long Delay, FDA Proposes Major Regulations For Food Safety
For the first time in 70 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two major requirements for improving food safety.
Rulings Threaten FDA and States’ Ability to Regulate Drugs and Therapy
Two cases could trigger dramatic changes in the way medications and therapies are regulated.
29
— The number of states reporting high flu activity in the U.S.
Our Personalities Are Constantly Changing, Even if We Think They’re Not
We admit we’ve changed in the past, but mistakenly believe we’ll be the same person in the future
Your Brain On Sesame Street: Big Bird Helps Researchers See How the Brain Learns
Brain scans of kids and adults watching Sesame Street reveals how the brain picks up reading and math skills
Scientists Discover New Technique To Prevent Certain Inherited Diseases
Mutations in mitochondrial DNA can cause incurable diseases that are inheritable. Scientists have developed a new procedure to prevent this from happening.
Lasting Legacy of Recessions: Behavior Problems Among Teens
Fiscal cliff negotiations tested everyone’s patience, but even young children who don’t understand national budgets may show signs of strain during such economic insecurity.
The Final Battle Against Polio?
The poliovirus is tantalizingly close to being eradicated, but Pakistani extremists are standing in the way
Is the Medical Community Failing Breastfeeding Moms?
The problem isn’t free formula samples at hospitals, but a lack of trained professional help for women with serious breastfeeding problems.