Mind & Brain
How Sleep Protects the Brain over Time
Gene activity during slumber kicks off production of “support cells”
Stories by Roni Jacobson
Health
New Plans Aim to Tame Painkiller Abuse
Prescription painkiller abuse is the newest drug epidemic to sweep the U.S.
Mind & Brain
Facebook Snooping on Job Candidates May Backfire for Employers
Many job applicants consider social media screening an invasion of privacy, researchers have found, opening the door for discrimination lawsuits
Why the Moon Looks Different in Winter [Video]
As we steel ourselves against the cold and curse the polar vortex for bringing these bitter winds upon us, its helpful to remember that winter can also be a magical time of fluttering snowflakes and beautiful evening skies...
Glaxo Decision to End Promotional Payments to Physicians Precedes Obamacare Rollout
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKlines announcement on December 16 that it will cease paying doctors to promote its products took the medical community by surprise, but the plan appears to have been in the works for some time...
Technology
Malicious “Ransomware” Can Hold Computer Files Hostage
A type of malware called CryptoLocker is locking people’s data and threatening to destroy it unless they pay up
Mind & Brain
Peculiar Brain Signals Found in “Flat-Lined” Patient
A comatose patient pushes the boundaries of what it means to be brain dead
Biology
Researchers Discover Potential Clue behind Age-Related Memory Decline
Scientists from Columbia University improve memory in elderly mice after pinpointing a gene for senescent forgetfulness
