Alcohol Prohibition in America Is Not Over Yet
There are still many areas where selling and even possessing alcohol is illegal. Research shows that they are probably not faring as well as their wet counterparts.
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Childhood Exposure to Good Food Inspires Healthy Eating Later in Life
A study finds college kids like foods they were served as children—even if they hated them at the time.
Rebellious Teens and Their E-Cigarettes
California wants to cut down on teenage vaping. The best way to do that is not by telling teens to stop.
New Rules for Non-Profit Hospitals That Sue Patients
Non-profit hospitals get big tax breaks for providing care for patients who can’t afford it. Under new IRS rules these hospitals must take extra steps to inform poor patients they may qualify for financial assistance.
Happier Tweets, Healthier Communities
New research finds county-level mortality from heart disease can be accurately predicted by analyzing the emotional language of local Twitter users.
How Much Vaccination Is Too Much Vaccination?
Knowing when—and not just how—to vaccinate is important in fighting off bacteria, research shows.
To Retain Important Information, Don’t Fear to Tread
A new study finds people do better on a memory test after working at a treadmill desk.
The Unseen Consequences of Pumping Breast Milk
Exclusive pumping is becoming more popular among American moms, often seen as a way moms can “have it all.” Meanwhile, the effects on maternal and infant health—and workplace policies—are rarely discussed.
Why Are Obstetricians Among the Top Billers for Group Psychotherapy in Illinois?
Illinois leads the country in group psychotherapy sessions in Medicare, and some top billers aren’t mental health specialists. The state’s Medicaid program has cracked down, but federal officials have not.
Sequenced in the U.S.A.: A Desperate Town Hands Over Its DNA
The new American economy in three tablespoons of blood, a Walmart gift card, and a former mill town's DNA.