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Health Archive

Archives for November 2017

Science
Psychologists have found a way to reduce anti-Muslim prejudicePsychologists have found a way to reduce anti-Muslim prejudice
Science

All Muslims are often blamed for single acts of terror. Here’s how to stop it.

By Brian Resnick
Science
Good news: Madagascar’s plague outbreak is finally under controlGood news: Madagascar’s plague outbreak is finally under control
Science

Lessons learned from Ebola helped get an epidemic under control.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Is this the best way to care for patients with severe mental illness?Is this the best way to care for patients with severe mental illness?
Podcast
Politics

Does court-ordered treatment for mental illness work?

By Byrd Pinkerton, Jillian Weinberger and 2 more
Politics
Courts are using the powerful “black robe effect” to treat severe mental illness. Should they?Courts are using the powerful “black robe effect” to treat severe mental illness. Should they?
Politics

Congress has spent millions to spread assisted outpatient treatment across the country. But the evidence is far from conclusive.

By Jillian Weinberger
Science
Let’s obliterate the myth that humans have a bad sense of smellLet’s obliterate the myth that humans have a bad sense of smell
Science

Humans have excellent olfaction and can smell more than a trillion odors.

By Brian Resnick
Science
“Motivated ignorance” is ruining our political discourse“Motivated ignorance” is ruining our political discourse
Science

Talking with a political opponent is almost as unpleasant as getting a tooth pulled.

By Brian Resnick
Science
Republicans’ beliefs are bending to Trump. Here’s why they might not even notice.Republicans’ beliefs are bending to Trump. Here’s why they might not even notice.
Science

We don’t often remember when we change our minds.

By Brian Resnick
Science
Poll: 59% of Americans said this is the lowest point in US history they can rememberPoll: 59% of Americans said this is the lowest point in US history they can remember
Science

The American Psychological Association asked Americans how they’re feeling. The answers were bleak.

By Brian Resnick