NYC’s mayor wouldn’t be trying to outlaw giant sugary drinks if we hadn’t lost all sense of a normal serving size
Health & Science
How Faith and Health Go Hand in Hand
Regardless of religion, we should all be rooting for mega-pastor Rick Warren and his new fitness plan
The Ever-Increasing Hazards of the Household
Mothballs and dental floss are now on the danger list. What else lurks in my closets?
Do Mothers Hamper Their Daughters in Math?
Research shows that children will emulate negative attitudes of same-sex parents—or teachers for that matter
Mary Richardson Kennedy: The Denial of Depression
Her friends say, “No one remembers her as depressed,” but it is an injustice to the dead and the living to minimize the power of this deadly illness
Talking to Yourself: Not So Crazy After All
How and when you “self-talk” can increase your concentration and improve performance
College Drinking: Maybe Not a Disorder but Still a Big Problem
Binge drinking wreaks havoc on young people’s lives — and may raise the risk of alcoholism in their future
The Latest Trend: Blaming Brain Science
Why do we see the biological basis of behavior as a threat to our core humanity, instead of a potential way to more deeply understand it?
Lessons from the Lab: How to Make Group Projects Successful
Megacollaboration is becoming the norm in science. Here’s what we can learn about what works when working together
Do Black Women Really Want to Be Fat?
Novelist Alice Randall says black women choose to stay overweight, but the data proves social and environmental factors play a huge role
What Do We Do About Poor Science Scores? Take Kids Outside
A radically simple solution to improving science education in America
The Science Behind Dr. Sears: Does It Stand Up?
Why Sears’ warning about the dangers of excessive crying takes liberties with the scientific research
The Life of Dr. Bill Sears
Dr. Sears has gained a loyal following among moms who parent in the extreme. But his personal life informs his philosophy as much as his professional expertise