Should The Government Intervene To Make Us Healthier?
Research finds broad support for government action to fight obesity, diabetes, and smoking, particularly when it nudges – rather than forces – people to make healthier choices.
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The Winter Blues: How Does Light Affect The Brain?
Mice exposed to shorter periods of light are stressed, depressed, and slower at learning.
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Is The New York City Soda Ban Justified?
Can paternalism be good for us? The political theory behind government efforts to make us healthier. -
Traditional Medicine: Healing or Hoax?
Genetic analysis suggests there may be a scientific basis behind traditional herbal and plant medicine. -
Can Stem Cells Offer A Cure For Deafness?
Scientists use stem cells to replace damaged neurons in the ears of gerbils. -
How Environment Affects Child Brain Development
We know orphanages stifle brain development. Does switching children to foster care help? -
A Birth-Control Pill For Men?
Cancer researchers stumble on a promising new drug that is effective as a contraceptive in male mice. -
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Physicians In Cyberspace: New Dilemmas For Medicine
Should doctors search and interact with their patients online?
