How superstitions spread: Even seemingly irrational beliefs can become ensconced in the social norms of a society
Ancient Roman leaders once made decisions about important events, such as when to hold elections or where to build new
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E-cigarettes linked to heart attacks, coronary artery disease and depression: Data reveal toll of vaping; researchers say switching to e-cigarettes doesn’t eliminate health risks
Concerns about the addictive nature of e-cigarettes — now used by an estimated 1 out of 20 Americans — may
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Less surveillance needed for simple ovarian cysts
Simple ovarian cysts are extremely common in women and do not require additional ultrasound surveillance or surgical removal, according to
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Ebola and Lassa fever targeted by new vaccine trial and improved surveillance
Scientists hope that a new approach to vaccine development, combined with improved surveillance of potential future threats of outbreak, could
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Regret is a gambler’s curse, neuroscientists say: After placing a bet, gamblers’ thought processes focus on regret about past bets
What goes through a gambler’s mind after she’s placed her bet? It’s not just the anticipation of a big payoff,
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Irony is the new black
A giddy tween wearing a Justin Bieber t-shirt at a Justin Bieber concert — not too surprising. But what about
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