Establishing the Public Health Bureaucracy
An excerpt from The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction about the rise of public health bureaucracy.
The Puzzling Case of the Broken Arm
An excerpt from Patient, Heal Thyself.
Getting preschool right: The science behind effective learning
A look at how Obama should reform preschool.
Bears and Diabetes
How Polar Bears can help cure diabetes.
Defensive Reactions and Crying
A close look at the act of crying.
Kathleen Taylor on Brainwashing
Watch Kathleen Taylor talk about her book ‘Brainwashing: The Science of Thought Control’.
A Scientific Look At White-Collar Productivity
The crossroad of architecture and neuroscience.
The Friendless Poor of London: An Excerpt From
The Making of Mr. Gray’s Anatomy
An excerpt from The Making of Mr. Gray’s Anatomy.
Bridgeless Gaps
As we approach the bicentennial of Charles Darwin’s birth, I’d like to take a moment to commemorate the anniversary of the death of another great, though under-appreciated biologist; Richard Goldschmidt, one of the preeminent geneticists of the 20th century, who died 50 years ago at the age of 80.
The Role of Traditional Medicine in Drug Discovery
A look at how traditional medicine has led to some of our most important modern drugs.
Electroshock Resurrected
Max Fink, M.D., looks at the current revival of electroconvulsive therapy.
Electroshock Explained
Max Fink, M.D., explains what electroconvulsive therapy is and how it can help people with depression and bipolar disorder.
Bigger, Taller, Heavier
Paranoia, childhood obesity and the future of school furniture
How can paranoia affect your child’s health?
What Is a Disability, Especially When It Affects Learning?
A look at the definition of “disability”.
Overcoming Alcohol Problems Together
A look at alcohol abuse.
Meth and Children
A look at children affected by methamphetamine use.