As Brains Mature, More Robust Information Networks Boost Self-Control
Sometime between grade school and grad school, the brain's information highways get remapped in a way that dramatically reins in impulsive behavior.
Health & Safety
In Arizona, Doctors Criticize Tightening Of Late Abortion Rules
Many states have laws about what to do if there are signs of life after an abortion. But Arizona legislators have passed new rules that some doctors say go against national standards of care.
As Nursing Homes Evict Patients, States Question Motives
According to the federal government, the top complaint about nursing homes is wrongful eviction. Advocates say nursing homes want residents who pay more but require less care.
This 3-Year-Old's Murder Is Part Of South Africa's Alarming 'Epidemic'
Courtney Pieters' death this month made headlines and sparked an outcry. The country is only now beginning to address its high rate of child murder.
Agreement Moves Triad Hospitals Closer To Merger
Leaders from Cone Health in Greensboro and Randolph Health have taken steps toward what could be a merger between the two groups.
Abigail Marsh: Are We Wired To Be Altruistic?
When Abigail Marsh was 19, a complete stranger risked his life to save her from a car accident. Today, she studies what motivates us to help others — and why some of us are "extraordinary" altruists.
Cheryl Steed: Can Altruism Be Learned?
At the prison where Cheryl Steed works, certain inmates are chosen to be caregivers for elderly inmates. The program has made her wonder — can altruism be learned?
Larissa MacFarquhar: How Far Would You Go To Help Others?
Larissa MacFarquhar writes about extreme altruists, people who make great sacrifices to help others. She says most of us aren't prepared or willing to do that — which is why we don't give more.
Can Comfort Care At The ER Help Older People Live Longer And Suffer Less?
Many older patients have problems that an emergency room is ill-equipped to handle, but often there is nowhere else to go. So some hospitals are adding palliative care consultants to the front lines.
Patient, Doctor Groups Say New CBO Score Reveals Health Care Bill's Flaws
The latest analysis by the Congressional Budget Office says the bill would lead to 23 million fewer people having insurance coverage and would cut the federal deficit by $119 billion over 10 years.