Authors

Colin Allen

Out of Smoke, but Not Out of Steam
Ban might not be bad for bars' business. Brighten up, barmaids. New York City's recent ban on smoking in bars and restaurants may actually attract customers to these establishments, according to a survey conducted in California after the state enacted a similar ban.
Junk (food) TV: You eat what you watch
TV shows aimed at blacks air more fast-food ads
9/11: Two Years Later
Most of us worry about terrorism, yet few actually prepare for it.
A Simple Check-Up for Mental Health
Family physicians may find themselves on the frontlines of prevention.
Dyslexia and Comprehension
Dsylexia isn't limited to the written word. Brain scans reveal that the part of the brain responsible for speech recognition is inactive in children with this disorder.
Stressed Kids Snack
Worries bring unhealthy eating habits for 11-year-olds.
The Dangers of Fat
And why it doesn't matter…
The Sexes Feel Pain Differently
Men and women register pain in different areas of the brain.
The Benefits of Meditation
The brain waves of meditators show why they're healthier. Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex—brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the calmer left frontal cortex. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before.
Alzheimer's Projections: Rapid Growth
More cases predicted as Americans live longer lives.
The Danger of Playing in the Rain
Men are twice as likely to be killed in thunderstorms. Recent research indicates that men are more than twice as likely to die in thunderstorms than women. And men are most at risk during flash floods and when lightning strikes.
How the French Stay Thin
A diet in rich foods and the French still weigh less
Counting Sheep: Searching for better sleep
Insomniacs' sleep stress keeps them awake. Insomniacs seem to be more easily aggravated by daily stress than sound sleepers, according to new research from Canada.
America's Love Affair with Joe Millionaire
Fox turns a fairy tale into reality TV.
A Day for Dad
Fathers enjoy their holiday more than Moms do on Mother's Day.
Feeling Fake Pain
Phantom pain questions how the brain understands the body
Gene for Depression Discovered
Play a role in mood disorders and shorter lifespan
Overeducated and Unhappy
A study finds those with advanced degrees report more misery. Highly-educated Americans may earn more money, but they're also in for more misery, according to new research from the Stanford School of Medicine.
When Mom Moves a Town Over
Distance between divorced parents brings long-term damage to kids.
Love 'Em And Forget 'Em
Do men have faulty memories of their sexual experiences?

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