Is it more difficult for vegans to push themselves to physical extremes?
Source: BBC
How might a vegan’s eating habits affect muscle and bone strength? Find out what some famous sporting vegans have to say on the subject.
Health & Medicine
The Pilgrims Should Have Been Thankful for a Spirochete
Source: Slate
Leptospirosis, a disease spread by rats that arrived in America on explorer’s ships, may have been what killed many of the original inhabitants and opened up the land.
Migraines
Source: Mayo Clinic
How do you know whether or not your headache is serious? Learn about symptoms and causes of severe headaches called migraines.
Two steps forward, one step back: how World War II changed how we do human research
Source: The Conversation
The use of vulnerable humans in medical experiments during World War II led to the creation of a code of ethics and standards that continues to be loosely enforced.
5 Fears Mentally Strong People Face Head-On
Source: Psychology Today
You can’t please everyone. Is that one of your fears? Read about how to face that fear and four others.
The Epidemic That Revolutionized Medicine And American Politics
Source: WAMC
In 1721, an outbreak of smallpox in Boston led to the introduction of inoculation, which created political division.
Teenagers, Friends and Bad Decisions
Source: The New York Times
Through functional magnetic resonance imaging scans of 40 teens and adults, scientists discovered that teens act differently when with friends than with adults. The study also indicated that teens were more likely to engage in risky behavior with friends. Read why teens make these kinds of decisions.
The Many Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies
Source: Scientific American
Philosopher and scientist Nayef Al-Rodhan acknowledges ethical questions raised by emerging technologies, and he argues that we must welcome innovation while maintaining a commitment to human rights and inclusiveness.
Scott Jurek: Eat & Run
Source: Scott Jurek
Scott Jurek is known for his major victories as ultramarathoner in some of the most challenging and competitive endurance races in the world. Read his bio to find out more about his life.
Experiment is Crowdfunding Science Projects; Just Don’t Ask Them to Find Bigfoot
Source: Forbes
As traditional funding for lifesaving research shrinks, a new, more social approach attempts to fill the gap.