New research from cognitive neuroscientists has pinpointed how stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall can change people’s motivation to complete…
Global human genomes reveal rich genetic diversity shaped by complex evolutionary history
A new study has provided the most comprehensive analysis of human genetic diversity to date, after the sequencing of 929…
How to Donate Blood as Coronavirus Threatens the U.S. Supply
What you need to know about donating in a time of crisis.
This Artist Got His Start as an I.C.U. Nurse
Nate Lewis developed a visual language in the rhythms of EKGs. Now, his intricate works on paper take the scalpel…
Audio Interview: New Research on Possible Treatments for Covid-19
The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus that emerged in late 2019, and the resulting Covid-19 disease has been…
Parental diet affects sperm and health of future offspring
When parents eat low-protein or high-fat diets it can lead to metabolic disorders in their adult offspring. Now, an international…
Understanding how COVID-19 affects children vital to slowing pandemic, doctors say
Though COVID-19 so far appears to be largely sparing children, researchers are cautioning that it is critical to understand how…
Social policies might not only improve economic well-being, but also health
A comprehensive review of US social policies evaluated for their health outcomes found suggestive evidence that early life, income, and…
Public health leadership paramount to emerging coronavirus pandemic
In the 1960s, public health officials led the US and worldwide efforts that resulted in smallpox becoming the first human…
Populations most at risk of opiate addiction
Researchers found that white males ages 30 to 39 were most at risk of fatal overdoses in Ohio. The study…