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Extreme Weather Prods Some GOP Congressmen Into Action On Climate
Think tank president says 40 to 50 Republicans in Congress are "deeply uncomfortable" with climate change denial. -
Genetic Tests Can Hurt Your Chances Of Getting Some Types Of Insurance
Federal law keeps insurers from using genetic test results when pricing and issuing health insurance. But the tests might keep you from being able to get life insurance or a long-term-care policy. -
'Dear Doctor' Letters Use Peer Pressure, Government Warning To Stop Overprescribing
Researchers found that a simple letter to doctors, focusing on their high prescribing rates, reduced their tendency to give risky antipsychotic drugs to their patients, including some with dementia. -
For Infants With Rare And Scary Disorder, FDA Approval Of Fish Oil Could Be Life Saving
After 16 years of work by doctors and researchers at Children's Hospital in Boston, the FDA has approved a drug that provides nutrition to babies born with short bowel syndrome. -
Boston Startup Scene On Track To Outpace New York City's In Investment Dollars
For the first time since 2012, venture capital investment in Boston is on track to exceed New York City's, making Boston’s startup scene second only to Silicon Valley’s. -
Should Researchers Tell You When They Find Bad News In Your DNA?
Right now, many studies don't share the results with study participants. -
Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated
Dehydration has long been known to slow physical performance. Now there's evidence that too little water can hurt cognitive performance, too, making complex thinking tasks harder. -
When The Weather Is Extreme, Is Climate Change To Blame?
While it's difficult to attribute individual events to climate change, scientists say global warming makes extreme weather more common. -
From Scurvy To Surgery: The History Of Randomized Trials
You’ve probably been part of at least one randomized trial at some point, whether you know it or not. -
Underground Lake Found On Mars Beneath A Mile of Ice
It possible that some kind of microbial life once lived in the lake.
