The manual still has merit—but the APA needs to do a better job explaining how DSM 5 captures key facts about human suffering.
Health & Science
Angelina’s Mastectomy: Altered Bodies Are Already the Norm
From the rise in plastic surgery to advanced prosthetics, the line between the real and unreal has long since eroded
Viewpoint: The Breast-Feeding Police Are Wrong About Formula
Lactation activists alienate new moms with their all-or-nothing approach, leaving most women to figure out a way to combine breast milk with formula on their own.
Viewpoint: Don’t Call The Planet ‘Mother’ Earth
By anthropomorphizing our planet, we find it inconceivable that it might become inhospitable to human life
How to Perform in a Clutch
In a vulnerable moment, it helps to reaffirm your personal values
Viewpoint: The New Food Police Are Out of Touch
The agenda of Michael Pollan and his ilk is far removed from the needs and concerns of everyday Americans
Viewpoint: Plan B Is Very Misunderstood
Emergency contraception is not “the abortion pill.” Like other forms of birth control, it prevents fertilization in the first place
New Availability of Plan B Makes Philadelphia Abortion Doc an Anachronism
The awful horror of Gosnell will disappear not as a result of legislation or trials, but easy access to pharmaceutical options for abortion
Learning From Mistakes Is Harder Than We Think
We cling to our misconceptions more than we’d like to admit
The Hypocrisy of Foodies: Restaurant Worker Abuse
We care more about how chickens and cows have been treated than we do about the people who cook and serve our food
Has Greek Yogurt Jumped the Shark?
Sometimes, a product’s “Greek yogurt” version is actually less healthy than the regular option
How Powerful People Think
New research shows that power is a mindset that can be cultivated
How to Stimulate Curiosity
Three practical ways to use information gaps to stimulate curiosity and promote learning