HealthJanuary 1, 2010
From Throat to Mind: Strep Today, Anxiety Later?
The case for strep throat–induced mental illness grows stronger
Stories by Erica Westly
Erica Westly is an author and journalist based in Seattle. Her work has appeared in Scientific American, Nature Medicine and the New York Times, among other outlets.
The SciencesNovember 25, 2009
Say What? Mice that Resist Hearing Loss Could Help Aging Ears
A new "golden ear" mouse model could lead to better treatments for hearing loss
TechnologyNovember 1, 2009
Cell Phone Psychology: Personal Training by Phone
Encouraging physical activity may be as simple as offering small rewards
HealthJune 1, 2009
Stretching Your Mouth Affects What You Hear
Depending on how a mechanical device pulls and tugs areas around the mouth, the volunteer will hear and interpret speech sounds differently
Mind & BrainApril 1, 2009
MIND Reviews: Beyond Rain Main--Autism in Film
Recommendations from Scientific American MIND
HealthMarch 24, 2009
Do dangerous spiders lurk in grocery store produce?
A potentially lethal spider was recently found in a bunch of bananas at a supermarket. What should consumers should do if confronted with one of the leggy critters?
Mental HealthFebruary 1, 2009
Why It Hurts to Be Away from Your Partner
Psychological impacts of long-term separation anxiety
HealthDecember 1, 2008
Psychiatric Drugs Replacing Talk Therapy
As drugs move in, talk therapy moves out
The SciencesOctober 6, 2008
No Nobel for You: Top 10 Nobel Snubs
As the 2008 laureates are announced, SciAm looks back at some of Nobel history's also-rans
Mind & BrainAugust 1, 2008
Word Problems
Traditional story setups might hinder math learning
Mind & BrainAugust 1, 2008
Socializing with Youth Improves the Elderly's Health, Life Span
A gene associated with Alzheimer's disease may play a role
TechnologyApril 1, 2008
A Magnetic Boost
Activating certain neurons may alleviate depression