As They Dig Deeper Into Parenting, Fathers Seek Community, Support
More dads are getting involved with parenting, but the resources to help them are much slimmer than those available for moms.
Mental Health
On the Knife's Edge: Using Therapy To Address Violence Among Teens
We hear a lot about senseless violence: people who lose their lives or their freedom over a stolen backpack, or perceived slight. Two researchers think social science might help prevent these crimes.
Can Poetry Keep You Young? Science Is Still Out, But The Heart Says Yes
Scientific evidence showing health benefits from engaging in the arts is still weak. But Los Angeles students in their 80s say their poetry class gives them joy, solace, community and a voice.
How Hermann Rorschach's 'Inkblots' Took On A Life Of Their Own
These days, you're more likely to come across the concept of a Rorschach test in a cultural context than a clinical one. In a new book, author Damion Searls traces the history of the famous inkblots.
As Presidents Live Longer, Doctors Debate Whether To Test For Dementia
The true health of politicians has likely been cloaked in secrecy since the days of Mesopotamian kings, but definitely since the Wilson administration. Has the time come to test presidents' cognition?
Feeling Way More Stressed Out? You're Not Alone
A January poll finds that people's stress levels have spiked since August, with two-thirds of people saying they're worried about the future of the nation.
Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment
Doctors treating people addicted to opioids often need approval from insurers before giving drugs that ease withdrawal. The delay can be risky for patients. Insurers are starting to come around.
A Brain Tweak Lets Mice Abstain From Cocaine
Scientists have created addiction-resistant mice by altering the reward system in their brains. The findings shed light on the biochemistry of addiction.
Depression Strikes Today's Teen Girls Especially Hard
A study tracking depression rates among U.S. teens from 2005 to 2014 finds an increase — especially among girls. A steady diet of harsh judgments from social media may play a role, researchers say.
W. Va. Families Worry About Access To Addiction Treatment Under Trump
If President Trump fulfills his promise to repeal Obamacare, families in the state hit hardest by the opioid epidemic are concerned their loved ones will lose coverage for alcohol and drug treatment.