A fibrous path 'twixt heart and brain may make you swoon
A newly discovered pathway between the heart and brain can cause fainting, at least in mice.
Health & Safety
White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates
Administration officials indicated Wednesday the process will continue into next year, targeting March to implement the rule, according to an updated regulatory agenda posted online.
Only about 1/3 of people who'd benefit from statin medications are taking them
A new study finds only about 1/3 of people who could benefit from statin medications — which can help prevent heart attacks and strokes among people at risk — are taking them.
Texas woman asks court's permission for abortion because of pregnancy complications
A woman who is pregnant and seeking an abortion is asking a judge to allow it to be performed in Texas. She has health problems, and the fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal.
Former PM Boris Johnson testifies over Britain's botched COVID-19 response
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been testifying before a public inquiry into his government's botched response to COVID-19. Britain had one of the worst COVID-19 death tolls in Europe.
New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws
A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.
Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health care
More than half say they're not taking new patients, in a new survey. They report their existing patients need more attention for complex problems, and many keep months-long waitlists.
Only one-third of people eligible to take life-saving statins are doing so
Statin medications are effective at preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a new study finds millions of people who could benefit are not using the medications.
Science has found new evidence of the causes of fainting
A lot of people faint at some point in their lives for no clear medical reason. New research provides some explanation.
A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain
A small study found that electrically stimulating an area deep in the brain allowed people with severe traumatic brain injuries to complete a cognitive test more quickly.