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October 28, 2015

Eyewitness mistakes lead to tragic errors in court

The biggest lie of human memory is that it feels true. Although our recollections seem like literal snapshots of the past, they're actually deeply flawed reconstructions, a set of stories constantly undergoing rewrites

October 28, 2015

FDA grants priority review to Bayer's regorafenib

Health regulators granted a priority review for Bayer's colorectal cancer drug regorafenib, potentially speeding up the experimental treatment's route to market

October 28, 2015

Are blood clots after surgery a sign of hospital quality?

Some policymakers have suggested using the number of patients that form blood clots after surgery as a measure of a hospital's quality. But a new study questions that idea.

October 28, 2015

Like a good wine: How your age affects your hangover

Contrary to popular belief, older people are less likely to report experiencing a hangover after a night of drinking, according to a new study from Denmark.

October 28, 2015

Stillbirth risk highest in heaviest and lightest fetuses

Stillbirths are more common among the heaviest and lightest fetuses, according to a new study

October 28, 2015

Boiled Greek coffee may be the secret to a longer life

Many studies have advocated drinking coffee to receive numerous health benefits – and now a new study suggests that Greek coffee may be the key to living a longer life

October 28, 2015

Runner Prepares for Marathon By Eating Only McDonald's

A long-distance runner from suburban Chicago is training for an upcoming marathon by feasting on a diet consisting solely of McDonald's

October 28, 2015

Should cigarettes be illegal?

A proposed bill in Oregon to make the possession of cigarettes illegal is well-intended, but from a practical standpoint, it's unlikely to happen, bioethicists and public health experts say

October 28, 2015

Heading Soccer Balls Can Lead to Brain Damage, Study Says

Regularly heading a soccer ball—even just a few times a day—can lead to brain injury, according to a recent study   

October 28, 2015

Mental Health Tests Don't Catch All Troubled Troops

Mental health assessments given to all soldiers after deployment may miss many cases of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder