How to Inspire Creative Thinking: Details, Details
New research finds recollecting specific aspects of a recent event can inspire creativity, as measured by a key test.
Reforming Juvenile Offenders by Training Them to Read ... Faces
A new study from the U.K. finds emotional awareness training is a valuable tool in moderating the behavior of young toughs.
Dreaming and the Developing Brain
A study of kittens suggests that REM-stage sleep helps young mammals develop essential brain circuits—maybe even memories.
From Humbug! to Humble: The Power of the Scrooge Effect
A new study finds thoughts of our mortality can make us more generous.
The Connection Between Domestic Abuse and Condom Use
A new, large analysis of previous studies finds being in abusive relationships makes women and girls less likely to use contraception of all kinds.
Psychedelic Drugs Might Eat Away at Suicide Risk
A new survey links psychedelic drugs to less psychological distress, and a reduced risk of suicide.
The Erotic Appeal of War Heroes
Forget Dr. McDreamy: McMedal of Honor Winner gets his pick of the ladies.
Children Are Probably Getting the Right Antipsychotics
A study suggests that antipsychotics are being prescribed appropriately for children and adolescents. Follow-up care, however, still needs work.
The Entire Indian Subcontinent Needs a Stool Transplant
It’s an outlandish idea, but until we take seriously the legitimate fears of a post-antibiotic world, outlandish ideas are all we have.
Should We Pay People to Donate Their Kidneys?
Our supply problem would supposedly be fixed—and we could save money overall—by paying people up to $10,000 to donate a kidney, but are we ready for a society where the disadvantaged are a source of replacement parts for those with means?
The Masterful Marketing of the Heimlich Maneuver
Despite its fame, the technique wasn't backed by very much science.
Missouri Execution Could Kill Americans' Access to Key Anesthetic
Pharmaceutical companies in the European Union are blocking off-label drugs for executions.
Is Summer the Sanest Season?
What Google searches tell us about the seasonality of mental illness.
Restaurant Menu Labels Can Make a Difference
The new U.S. health reform law requires chain restaurants to post nutrition info. Might knowing the calorie count mean the extinction of deep-fried Oreos?
Partners in Aid Help the Medicine Go Down
U.S. drug firms donate $6 billion yearly overseas.
Is American Medicine Too Stent Happy?
For heart attack patients, a stent is the medical device that provides the best chance of recovery. But studies comparing the use of stents to medical therapy alone have sparked controversy.
Much Ado About Nanotech
A growing chorus of observers believes that nanotechnology needs better oversight, especially as it works its way into household staples like cosmetics and sunscreen.
Is Sarbanes-Oxley a Prescription for Hospitals?
Congressmen and state legislators aim to further regulate hospital management, hoping to encourage better care and finances. New research suggests these laws might not make much difference.