Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilities
The term “doomscrolling” describes the act of endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media and reading every worrisome tidbit that pops up, a habit that...
Yearly Archive: 2021
Promising ovarian cancer treatment proves effective and efficient
Preclinical trials of a new radiopharmaceutical to treat ovarian cancer have produced successful results, dramatically limiting tumor growth and decreasing tumor mass. Designed specifically for ovarian...
Analysis: What to do — and not do — when you meet the Queen
A version of this story appeared in the June 11 edition of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on the royal...
How to buy a soundbar
Built-in TV speakers suck, so naturally, you want to get a soundbar. How do you choose one? We cover the features and jargon you should know...
History shows just how ugly it can get when people don’t want you to vote
As a curator of political history at the Smithsonian, I’ve spent years studying the bad old days of American politics. Leafing through contested election trial transcripts,...
UK says Delta variant 60 percent more transmissible
The British government said Friday that the new Delta coronavirus variant is 60 percent more transmissible in households than the variant that forced the UK to...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Viral skin bumps that are a common occurrence in childhood
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-year-old son developed a small pink bump on his arm recently. Soon we started noticing more on his back and under his...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: The connection between skin care and transplant
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: About a year ago, I had a heart transplant and I’ve been doing well since. At a recent follow-up visit, my transplant doctor...
Indonesia dengue fever study offers hope in disease battle
Dengue fever infections dropped dramatically in an Indonesian study where a bacteria was introduced into disease-carrying mosquitoes, offering hope in the battle against an illness that...
