New research finds recollecting specific aspects of a recent event can inspire creativity, as measured by a key test.
A new study from the U.K. finds emotional awareness training is a valuable tool in moderating the behavior of young toughs.
A study of kittens suggests that REM-stage sleep helps young mammals develop essential brain circuits—maybe even memories.
A new study finds thoughts of our mortality can make us more generous.
A new, large analysis of previous studies finds being in abusive relationships makes women and girls less likely to use contraception of all kinds.
A new survey links psychedelic drugs to less psychological distress, and a reduced risk of suicide.
Forget Dr. McDreamy: McMedal of Honor Winner gets his pick of the ladies.
A study suggests that antipsychotics are being prescribed appropriately for children and adolescents. Follow-up care, however, still needs work.
It’s an outlandish idea, but until we take seriously the legitimate fears of a post-antibiotic world, outlandish ideas are all we have.
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?
Despite its fame, the technique wasn't backed by very much science.
Pharmaceutical companies in the European Union are blocking off-label drugs for executions.
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?
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.
A growing chorus of observers believes that nanotechnology needs better oversight, especially as it works its way into household staples like cosmetics and sunscreen.
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.