The Role Of Yoga In Healing Trauma
So-called 'trauma-aware yoga' has mind and body benefits, says Georgetown research.
Health & Safety
Invisibilia: A Man Finds An Explosive Emotion Locked In A Word
When anthropologist Renato Rosaldo went to live with a Philippine tribe that was known for beheading people, he couldn't grasp the emotion that fueled this violence. Then his wife suddenly died.
Remember That Time When Wonder Woman Was A U.N. Ambassador?
It wasn't that long ago. Just last fall. Nearly 45,000 people signed a petition in protest. Then again, the Amazon warrior has always been a controversial figure.
Using Music And Rhythm To Help Kids With Grammar And Language
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are studying how music and rhythm activities could help children who struggle with grammar and language development.
Cracking The Code That Lets The Brain ID Any Face, Fast
People and other primates have an amazing ability to instantly recognize faces. Scientists at Caltech found that we do that by having 205 specialized brain cells divvy up the task.
3.6 Percent Of Americans Found To Have Food Allergies Or Intolerances
A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital finds that women and people of Asian descent are the most at risk and that shellfish is the most common allergen.
How Restricting Abortion Access Affects Rural America
In many towns, the only access to care comes from clinics that also offer abortions. As these facilities continue to be shut down, how can women's healthcare needs be addressed?
Left Behind: Treating The Crisis Of Veteran Suicide
Suicide is a major health concern across the U.S., especially among military veterans.
The Making Of Emotions, From Pleasurable Fear To Bittersweet Relief
Since ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.
Ohio Sues 5 Major Drug Companies For 'Fueling Opioid Epidemic'
The state's attorney general filed the lawsuit Wednesday, alleging fraudulent marketing. "They knew they were wrong," Mike DeWine says, "but they did it anyway — and they continue to do it."