Settling 2,400 lawsuits individually would be untenable, attorneys say, with the first jurisdictions likely to get the biggest payouts. View original article Contributor: Lenny Bernstein
Such a diagnosis shows screening results aren’t quite normal. But possible treatments can come with risks that outweigh benefits. View original article Contributor: Consumer Reports
Lymphedema often appears after cancer treatment and compression clothing can reduce pain, tissue damage. Private health plans vary in coverage, Medicaid covers some expenses, but Medicare does not. View original article Contributor: Carmen Heredia Rodriguez
Analysis of data from 15 worldwide studies suggests a greater problem with nonfatal cardiovascular diseases, such as angina, heart attacks or strokes. View original article Contributor: Linda Searing
After studying human tissue, mice, and worms, scientists link excessive brain activity to reduced life span and find that its suppression can extend life. View original article Contributor:
Using rats for their study, a team of researchers discovered that pain relief may originate in the brain, not in the spinal cord as previously assumed. View original article Contributor:
Cognitive dissonance is a feeling of discomfort that a person can experience when they hold two contradicting beliefs. We provide several examples of cognitive dissonance in this article. View original article Contributor:
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The graphic novelist behind “Guts” shows how she works and talks about why she opened up about her anxiety. View original article Contributor:
Animals have rich emotional lives, the ecologist argues. The evidence is “right in front of your eyes.” View original article Contributor: