Misophonia: When Life's Noises Drive You Mad
Some people experience intense rage or fear when they hear the sound of people chewing, spitting, or throat-clearing. Turns out they may have a rare condition known as misophonia.
Health & Safety
Is It Alzheimer's Or Another Dementia? The Right Answer Matters
Many older people diagnosed with Alzheimer's actually have dementia caused by something else. Without the right diagnosis, these people are less likely to get the best care.
The Risks Of A Cesarean Section
A new study on maternal mortality finds that the death rate is up to 50 times higher in many African countries than in high-income countries.
How Quick Communication Helps In Vaccination
A man infected with measles recently visited a tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community in Michigan. Officials say a lightning-fast communication network within that community kept it from spreading.
John Boehner Was Once 'Unalterably Opposed' To Marijuana. He Now Wants It To Be Legal
The former speaker of the House says he has never used marijuana. But he says that "if other people use the product, who am I to say they shouldn't?"
Why The College Admissions Scandal Hurts Students With Disabilities
"Stories like this are why we continue to see backlash to disability rights laws," one expert said.
Cholesterol Redux: As Eggs Make A Comeback, New Questions About Health Risks
A study found consuming two eggs per day was linked to a 27 percent higher risk of developing heart disease. The finding reopens the debate about the potential risks of too much dietary cholesterol.
Ending HIV In Mississippi Means Cutting Through Racism, Poverty And Homophobia
More than half the new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. are in Southern states, where the rates among gay and bisexual black men remain stubbornly high, despite the existence of medicine to stop the virus.
Researchers Who Study Mass Shootings Say Perpetrators Often Idolize And Copy Others
The man who claimed responsibility for the mass shooting in New Zealand posted a lengthy statement online before the attack. Researchers who study mass killings say perpetrators often idolize and copy others.
Many Guidelines For Heart Care Rely On Weak Evidence
Less than 10 percent of cardiovascular guidelines to help doctors are based on the most carefully conducted scientific studies. A lot of the rest are based on much flimsier evidence.