“I’m old” is the common refrain for why we get worse at athletics as we age. But here’s what’s really happening in the body through the years to make world-class performance less possible.
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Clothing for doctors is more than just a matter of personal style. It’s also about making a good impression on patients.
Even though sepsis is growing more common, doctors still have trouble diagnosing it.
Law professors were vocal in explaining how the different parts of the ACA worked together. It looks like the court was paying attention.
Same-sex marriage is now a legal right. How the justices arrived at this ruling. the critical role of Anthony Kennedy and the potential impact of the dissenters’ decisions.
The Supreme Court has upheld health insurance subsidies for states using the federal marketplace. Experts weigh in on what the decision means.
Justice Scalia once again failed to win over either Justice Kennedy or Chief Justice Roberts, revealing he is losing the war over the Supreme Court’s heart.
For some people receiving SNAP benefits, real luxury would be a kitchen in which to cook.
Other ‘advanced nations’ make it far harder for someone like the Charleston killer to get his hands on a Glock semiautomatic handgun or any other kind of firearm.
If the Supreme Court ends subsidies for the federal exchange, affected states could just establish their own exchanges, right? It’s a little more complicated than that.
Inside Out does well when it comes to representing the interplay of memory and emotion, while fudging some of the basics.
Supporting a decision that leaves six million people without coverage and raises premiums for others could further the image of the Republican Party as an uncaring party of the wealthy.
The more committed you are to reaching your goal, the more likely you will project it onto others.
Choosing health insurance that provides the amount of coverage you’ll likely need at the right cost is a difficult task, especially if it’s your first time picking a plan.
In the oral argument in King v Burwell, the justices displayed a much more sophisticated understanding of the Affordable Care Act.
Does Greyscale’s allure for contemporary audiences have to do with disfigurement?
Crusaders have been warning about the evil effects of sugar for hundreds of years,
with no positive effect on our health.
As more and more babies are delivered by cesarean section, we need to start investigating what that means for their long-term health.
Researchers have estimated that 8% of the five million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in the US can be attributed to indoor tanning.
On Human Experiments – The impact of World War II on the development of human research ethics often overshadows the fascinating history and evolution of what came before.
On Human Experiments: what lies behind some of the most shocking human experiments in recent history? Here’s a clue: most of it took place during wartime or when war seemed like a real threat.
The emotional injuries from trauma can be as disabling as the physical injuries. But in the US only a handful of trauma centers employ licensed psychologists to look after patients and and families.
Humans have always required some form of extra help being born. But how much help is truly necessary – and how much is too much.
Chemicals in a wide array of consumer products have been linked to conditions affecting physical, cognitive and emotional health.
In May, the White House clarified the guidelines for contraceptive coverage, ending cost containment practices that made it hard for some women to access the method of their choice.