The Mystery of Anesthesia
Anesthesia is a bedrock of medical practice, yet doctors admit we don’t know exactly how it works. An expert discusses anesthesia’s back story and recent improvements.
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Misunderstanding Autism
Experts explain common misunderstandings about autism, how they affect treatment of people with autism, and how institutions might change their approach to improve treatment.
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Experts describe cyclic vomiting syndrome, and how the syndrome is often misdiagnosed and remains difficult to treat.
ADHD and Sleep Disorders (2018)
Experts discuss new research showing that most people with ADHD have a disordered body clock and how fixing the body clock could lessen the impact of both ADHD and other health problems.
A Real-Life Star Trek Tricorder
The developer of DxtER, a real-life version of the Star Trek Tricorder, discusses what the device is, how it could be used, and the scrutiny it is facing from the FDA to go on the market.
Dashing Old Stuttering Myths (2018)
New research has several findings about stuttering including a structural deficiency in the brain's wiring, an inability to perceive rhythms, and a successful way to treat stuttering.
Manufacturing Happiness
Surveys show that most Americans are less than happy, and seldom experience joy. Two experts discuss how even naturally glum people can manufacture joy.
Speaking Out on Sexual Harassment
Experts discuss the state of sexual harassment claims with more women speaking out, what makes these perpetrators more dangerous, and how to make legal claims stick.
The High Health Cost of Sugar
An expert describes why he believes sugar is to blame for obesity, and the changes in the market and government advisories that made sugar a much heavier part of our diets.
Adult Bullies–More Common Than We Think (2018)
Experts describe adult bullying, where and how it occurs most, what they are seeking, who they target, why it continues, and what needs to happen to stop it.
Fiber and the Gut
Experts discuss how far fiber can go to keep us healthy, and what happens when we ignore fiber in the diet.
Anxiety and Depression–Not a Chemical Imbalance?
For decades, doctors have believed depression and anxiety were the result of chemical imbalances. However, a journalist’s investigation shows there are many factors involved.
