Sebastian Seung, professor of computational neuroscience and physics at MIT and author of the new book, Connectome, argues that you are.
Circumcision: The Surgery that May Lower Prostate-Cancer Risk
A new study expands the benefits of circumcision beyond protection from sexually transmitted diseases like HIV
How Mom’s Weight Before Pregnancy Can Affect a Baby’s Brain
Even before conception, a mother’s obesity may affect cognitive development in her baby-to-be.
Family MattersTeens
Bully: A Hard Documentary, but Does It Deserve to Be Rated R?
Profanity has garnered the new documentary Bully an R-rating, but anti-bullying advocates argue that the film should be PG-13, so more kids can see the film in schools and theaters without parents tagging along.
Beauty in a Bowl? Eating Fruits and Veggies May Improve Skin Tone
Pass those peaches — a new study finds that eating more fruits and vegetables may lead to a rosier complexion.
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LSD May Help Treat Alcoholism
The psychedelic drug LSD can help people with alcoholism quit or cut back their drinking, according to a new analysis of data originally collected in the 1960s.
Raising a Glass a Day to Lower Stroke Risk in Women
A new study offers good news for women who unwind with a cocktail at the end of the day: light to moderate drinking is associated with lower stroke risk.
How a Far-Right Icon Came to Embrace Marijuana Legalization
Pat Robertson wants to decriminalize the use of marijuana. Here’s why.
Family MattersSex
Teen Sex Ed: Instead of Promoting Promiscuity, It Delays First Sex
Teens who received sex-ed instruction in school waited longer to have sex than those who hadn’t learned about abstinence and contraception.
5 Ways to Survive Daylight Saving Time
It’s that time of year again: don’t forget to turn your clocks an hour ahead on Sunday. And follow these guidelines for coping with the loss of precious shut-eye.
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Study Linking Abortion to Mental Health Problems Is Flawed
A psychiatry journal has distanced itself from a controversial and widely cited study it published in 2009 linking abortions with mental health problems in women.