Gun laws, mental health spending tied to fewer school shootings As school shootings become more common in the U.S., they're happening less often in states with mandatory background checks on gun and ammunition purchases, a recent study suggests.
ESPN's Britt McHenry: Post-outburst stress caused eye damage ESPN reporter Britt McHenry says stress over a viral video that showed her hurling personal insults toward a towing company clerk may have led to a condition that caused permanent eye damage.
Does marijuana use affect a person's vision? Regular marijuana use may affect how well certain cells in the eye's retina function, a small new study finds.
Surge in drug-affected newborns driven by rural opioid use A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or strong prescription painkillers is driven largely by rising drug use among women in rural areas, a new study found.
Ivory Coast is latest to crack down on alcohol satchets Each morning at dawn, taxi driver Rene Kouame stops by his neighborhood bar in Abidjan for a potent pick-me-up: two plastic sachets of "Che Guevara," a drink of spiced rum and a host of chemicals that costs 100 CFA francs, or about 15 U.S. cents.
Does your doctor need to show more empathy? Instead of being urged to simply "be more compassionate," doctors should learn specific empathy skills during their training to improve their care of patients, one doctor argues in a new paper.
A surprising way to feel less time-stressed Here’s a novel suggestion for those who feel they are in a constant race against the clock to get things done: Make some time for others.
New CDC data understate accidental shooting deaths of kids Government statistics released this week claiming that 77 minors in the U.S. were killed by unintentional gun discharges last year significantly understate the scope of an enduring public health problem.
9 easy ways to practice self-care this week Between long hours at work, weekend chores, dinner plans with friends, and time for your family, your calendar is overflowing.
