How One Nightmarish Disease Was Eradicated
Guinea worm, scourge of the tropics, may be nearing its end.
Why Do Some People Get “Skin Orgasms” from Listening to Music?
Have you ever been listening to a great piece of music and felt a chill run up your spine? The science behind "skin orgasms," or frisson.
Why Doctors Are Prescribing Gun Legislation
Gun legislation is once again becoming a public health concern, according to the AMA and other medical groups.
The Strange Tale of 19th-Century Quack Doctors
During the 19th century, quack “doctors” outnumbered legitimate ones three to one. The reasons people are attracted to quackery remain with us today.
The Lasting Fallout of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
A recent paper provides evidence that the Tuskegee Syphilis Study reduced the life expectancy of African-American men.
The Reason You Don’t Have to Grocery Shop Every Day
Food preservatives are a major part of how we live now. But who invented them?
Be Honest, Can You Really Tell Left from Right?
Laterality, or left-right orientation, takes years to master. A surprising percentage of adults struggle telling left from right, including some surgeons.
What’s A Healthier Choice: A Big Mac or A Chipotle Burrito?
Consumers looking to make a healthier choice need to consider that "fast casual" restaurants aren't always better than fast food.
How Francis Crick Almost Didn’t Make His Huge DNA Discovery
British biologist Francis Crick co-published a paper on the helical structure of DNA some fifty years ago. He followed a convoluted route to this discovery.
The Brain’s Memory Back-Up Plan
Neuroscientists have discovered how memory is stored–and backed up–in the brain.