Computer Training Boosts Bedside Manner
A computer training program improves how oncologists respond to negative patients. Katherine Harmon reports
Get Ready to Gobble Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Many meat and poultry products probably carry drug-resistant bacteria before cooking. Katherine Harmon reports
Honey Helps Heal Wounds
Manuka honey stopped a skin strep in its tracks. Katherine Harmon reports
Instant Egghead - How Long Can You Hold Your Breath?
Professional "free divers" have no trouble holding their breath for minutes at a time. What stops us from doing the same? In this episode, Scientific American's Katherine Harmon--and Katherine Harmon--explore the limits of human physiology.
Beat Gluttony with Gullibility
Eating-behavior expert Brian Wansink offers tips on fooling yourself into eating less. Katherine Harmon reports
Accurate Blood Pressure Needs Multiple Measurements
Many blood pressure assessments rely on too few measurements in an intimidating environment. Katherine Harmon reports
Hospitals Try to Become Mickey Mouse Institutions
Hospitals are hiring Disney to help them create environments that patients prefer. Katherine Harmon reports
Hit the Gym to Help Hit the Books
A meta-analysis finds that keeping kids active also boosts their academic performances. Katherine Harmon reports
Exercise Lengthens Life Regardless of Weight
Just a couple of hours of physical activity each week adds years to average life expectancy. Katherine Harmon reports
Future Cars Could Count Miles per Heartbeat
On the drawing board are cars that would monitor the health markers of its passengers. Katherine Harmon reports
Study Says Avoid Colon Cleanses
The alternative therapy of colon cleansing typically does little good, and may cause significant harm. Katherine Harmon reports
Being Married Affects Heart and Waist
Married women gain weight but survive bypass surgery better than unmarried people do. Katherine Harmon reports on two studies
Teen Brain Takes Biggest Sports Hits
The teen brain suffers more long-term damage from concussions than does the child or adult brain. Katherine Harmon reports
Hotel Rooms House Bountiful Bacteria
A new study locates the bacterial hot spots of your hotel room. Tip: don't turn anything on. Katherine Harmon reports
Stand Up Now to Stick Around Later
Sitting for less than three hours a day could increase average life expectancy by two years. Katherine Harmon reports
Flu Web Searches Predict Disease Outbreaks
Weather prediction models armed with citizens' flu symptom query data enable researchers to predict flu outbreaks. Katherine Harmon reports
Skimping on Sleep Packs On Pounds
Sleep deprivation raises levels of hormones associated with hunger, and provides more awake hours for eating. Katherine Harmon reports
Best Acne Treatment Remains Elusive
For picking off pimples, few reliable studies exist to show clear benefits of one treatment over another. Katherine Harmon reports
Sewage Is a Virus Gold Mine
Researchers looking to expand our knowledge of viruses should dip into some raw sewage. Katherine Harmon reports
Brown Fat Furnishes Physiological Furnace
Men with more brown fat burn more calories in the cold to keep warm. Katherine Harmon reports
