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News for January 15, 2013
China’s One-Child Policy: Curse of the ‘Little Emperors’
China is a colossal country and, as befits such a global powerhouse, it has made some colossal mistakes. Take its infamous one-child policy, implemented in 1979 and condemned from that da
Rising Number of Flu Cases Raises Public-Health Concern
In Boston, hospitals are restricting visitors to protect patients with weakened immune systems; some are barring children under 14 years altogether from traipsing through their ward
News for January 13, 2013
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.Medicare spending on breast cancer screenings like mammogr
Ketamine: Leading the Way Toward Fast-Acting Antidepressants
It’s an anesthetic popular with veterinarians, but the latest studies show ketamine also shows promise as a potential antidepressant.Ketamine produces hallucinations, out-of-body feeli
News for January 11, 2013
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.Medicare spending on breast cancer screenings like mammogr
Ketamine: Leading the Way Toward Fast-Acting Antidepressants
It’s an anesthetic popular with veterinarians, but the latest studies show ketamine also shows promise as a potential antidepressant.Ketamine produces hallucinations, out-of-body feeli
News for January 10, 2013
Your Brain On Sesame Street: Big Bird Helps Researchers See How the Brain Learns
To understand how the brain works, researchers typically present study subjects in a brain scanner with simple stimuli, like a number against a black background, to see which regions of the
Our Personalities Are Constantly Changing, Even if We Think They’re Not
It’s rare that scientific journals explicitly engage philosophical conundrums, but a paper in this week’s Science magazine begins with the question: “Why do people so often
News for January 9, 2013
Scientists Discover New Technique To Prevent Certain Inherited Diseases
Passing on genetic mutations for disease is one of the greatest fears among parents-to-be, but a new technique may alleviate some of those worries. Just don’t talk to Drew Myers anymor
Poll: Obesity’s a Crisis but We Want Our Junk Food
We know obesity is a health crisis, or every new year wouldn’t start with resolutions to eat better and get off the couch. But don’t try taking away our junk food.Americans blame
