Elizabeth S. Spelke studies infants and toddlers to understand how the brain works by determining what, if anything, humans are born knowing.
Overuse of narcotics and addiction are an issue, but emergency physicians often lack the training and tools to effectively help patients complaining of tooth pain and seeking prescription painkillers.
An analysis of eight people who went into cardiac arrest after receiving shocks from the devices highlights the risks they carry and the importance of using them properly.
The fast-growing abuse of prescription drugs has reached maternity wards in hospitals across the country.
Sudden cardiac death is far more prevalent among young athletes than previously believed, recent research has shown.
Not only are more children developing Type 2 diabetes, but the disease progresses more quickly and is more difficult to control, a new study has found.
Two new books, one by a group of medical ethicists and another by the feminist critic Susan Gubar, offer searing accounts of confronting a lethal disease.
An icy clash between Gov. Mark Dayton, a Democrat, and Republican lawmakers shows the politics involved in a crucial element of the new federal health care law.
A study has found that in women at high risk of premature birth, a pessary may delay birth until a newborn has a greater chance of survival.
Stand up. Turn off the tube. Add months to your life.
Tori Stitt is among a growing group of war veterans finding that service dogs can offer relief from some of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Many of the breast cancer foundation’s affiliates are struggling, months after the national group rescinded a controversial decision to curb funding for Planned Parenthood programs.
People and dogs experience runner's high. Ferrets don't. New findings may help explain why aerobic exercise appears to be part of our evolutionary history.
A randomized trial of steroid injections for back pain has shown that they are no more effective in relieving discomfort than a placebo.
Higher levels of daily physical activity in the elderly were associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease in a new study.
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A mixture of crunchy toasted almonds and hazelnuts adds richness to a steaming liquid made with tomatoes and white wine.
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Amid success in purging and organizing physical objects, a look at clearing things that can be as burdensome: smartphones and tablets, friends who are an emotional drain.
In a study following 29,000 men over 16 years, those who regularly skipped breakfast had a 21 percent greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
An early but brief warm spell is not uncommon in spring, an expert says, and most trees are unlikely to suffer long-term damage.
A new book and photo exhibit portray efforts around the world to help Alzheimer’s patients connect with the outside world by focusing on their individual traits and histories.
Update: Dr. Francine Shapiro answers reader question about E.M.D.R. and war trauma, broken relationships and more.
The buckwheat noodle dish looks simple enough. And once you know the secret, it is.
Does taking meth while pregnant make Amanda Kimbrough responsible for the death of her premature baby? The testing of “fetal personhood.”
Research on obesity and food availability in poor areas suggests that access must be considered alongside factors like price, taste and education, too.
Johnson & Johnson has selected a leader from inside the firm who describes himself as a “realistic optimist.”
In the deal, worth about $550 million, the health care company Haemonetics will buy blood collection and filtration equipment from Pall.
A microbiologist, Dr. Millman helped develop not only a vaccine for hepatitis B but also a test for it.
Put away the steaming pot and roast the mussels for this beautiful and fragrant dish.
On most days Giovanna Poli acts like a typical 12-year-old, but she is living with sickle cell disease.
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Video: Interview With Elizabeth S. Spelke
