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Should You Get That Scan? Your Doctor Might Not Be Great At Helping You Decide
In a new study, researchers found that doctors are better at explaining the benefits of a common cancer screening that its potential downsides. But overtesting comes with risks and costs of its own. -
Scientists Are Running For Office
There are 60 scientists running for office at the federal level this year. Some of them have already won their primaries. -
For Some Facebook Employees, Free Food Is Coming To An End
Some cities in the Bay Area want to stop tech companies from offering free or discounted food in their cafeterias. The idea is to make employees go to local businesses for their meals. -
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend — Just Look Up
The shower will peak late Sunday night and early Monday morning, but you can also catch a good number of meteors in the middle of the night on Saturday. Find a dark spot and let your eyes adjust. -
Informing Doctors Their Patients Overdosed Decreased Opioid Prescriptions
Researchers decided to do an experiment to find out if informing doctors that one of their patients had died of an overdose within a year of their prescribing an opioid would make a difference. -
Extreme Weather Prods Some GOP Congressmen Into Action On Climate
Think tank president says 40 to 50 Republicans in Congress are "deeply uncomfortable" with climate change denial. -
Genetic Tests Can Hurt Your Chances Of Getting Some Types Of Insurance
Federal law keeps insurers from using genetic test results when pricing and issuing health insurance. But the tests might keep you from being able to get life insurance or a long-term-care policy. -
'Dear Doctor' Letters Use Peer Pressure, Government Warning To Stop Overprescribing
Researchers found that a simple letter to doctors, focusing on their high prescribing rates, reduced their tendency to give risky antipsychotic drugs to their patients, including some with dementia. -
For Infants With Rare And Scary Disorder, FDA Approval Of Fish Oil Could Be Life Saving
After 16 years of work by doctors and researchers at Children's Hospital in Boston, the FDA has approved a drug that provides nutrition to babies born with short bowel syndrome. -
Boston Startup Scene On Track To Outpace New York City's In Investment Dollars
For the first time since 2012, venture capital investment in Boston is on track to exceed New York City's, making Boston’s startup scene second only to Silicon Valley’s.
