Is It Possible To Die Of Grief?
Actress Debbie Reynolds died just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher's sudden death — which has led some to speculate that grief might have been a contributing factor.
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Former Football Star Rashaan Salaam's Death Ruled A Suicide
Rashaan Salaam won the 1994 Heisman Trophy as college football's most outstanding player.
Where Does Alzheimer's Treatment Go From Here?
The failure of an experimental drug that targets clumps of protein inside the brains of Alzheimer's patients called into question one of the leading theories about the cause of the dementia.
Danish Study Links Fish Oil During Pregnancy With Lower Asthma Risk In Kids
But that's not the final word, caution pediatricians, including the Danish author. It's one of several recent studies with contradictory findings that suggest the supplements could help or hurt.
After Half A Century, Inmates Resurrect The Norfolk Prison Debating Society
Between the 1930s and 1960s, a group of inmates formed the Norfolk Prison Debating Society and held a formidable record against opponents such as Oxford and Harvard. After 50 years, the team is back.
Early Alzheimer's Gene Is A Curse For Families, A Gift For Science
They couldn't figure out why so many relatives got Alzheimer's in their 40s. Then they found out they share the rare Jalisco mutation. Their tragedy is helping scientists untangle the disease.
Feeling Less Than Grateful? Some People Are Just Wired That Way
Gratitude is linked to better physical and mental health. But some people are wired in a way that they place less value on it. And quickie exercises to boost gratefulness may not pay off.
After Baton Rouge Flood, Some Displaced Families Stick Out The Holidays In A Hotel
In August historic floods damaged more than 60,000 homes in Louisiana. We check in with displaced families still living in a Baton Rouge hotel this holiday season — with no known move-out date.
Big Leaps In Gene Editing Raise Ethical Questions About Human Application
A new technique that enables scientists to edit DNA much more easily stirred big hopes this year for medical breakthroughs. But it also stirred fears.
How That Holiday Song Becomes An Inescapable Earworm
There's a reason why certain songs get stuck in our brains, scientists say. They interrupt the musical patterns we expect with surprises that we can't help but notice.