The Upside of Neuroticism
A big new study from the U.K. presents evidence that some neurotic people live longer lives.
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The FDA Needs to Come Down Harder on Opioids, an FDA-Commissioned Panel Says
An independent panel of scientists make a case for "opioid exceptionalism."
Physical Remoteness Makes Killing Easier
People seem less reluctant to end the life of another being when they are not physically present for the distasteful act.
How Cutting-Edge Medical Care Becomes Optional for African Americans
A new study looks at racial disparities in genetic testing for cancer patients.
America’s Doctors Are Prescribing Fewer Opioids, but Still Three Times as Many as 18 Years Ago
Progress against overprescribing is real, but spotty.
To Mobilize Criminal Justice Reform, Appeal to the Public’s Self-Interest
Highlighting racial disparities may be less effective, a new study finds.
Americans Are Buying More—and More Lethal—Guns
Domestic firearm production increased dramatically beginning in 2005.
Addiction Is Not a Brain Disease
The idea that drugs and biology are to blame for addiction has done more harm than good.