The Red-Light District

Education

Mourning the Loss of Cursive Handwriting

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on July 6, 2026

Like many, I lost the ability to write fluid cursive, and my kids don’t care to learn it either. What does the loss of this once-valuable skill mean?

Like many, I lost the ability to write fluid cursive, and my kids don’t care to learn it either. What does the loss of this once-valuable skill mean?

Health

Navigating the Perils of Flat Feet

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on April 25, 2026

Up to 37 percent of the population has flat feet. More severe cases of flat feet impair quality of life and are associated with heart, lung, and psychiatric diseases.

Up to 37 percent of the population has flat feet. More severe cases of flat feet impair quality of life and are associated with heart, lung, and psychiatric diseases.

Migraine

A Connection Between Watermelon and Migraines

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on January 24, 2026

Recent studies show that watermelon is the most common plant triggger of migraines. Learn how to identify this potential cause.

Recent studies show that watermelon is the most common plant triggger of migraines. Learn how to identify this potential cause.

Resilience

When Heart Failure Is Welcome News

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on October 27, 2025

Personal Perspective: Recently a relative faced a harrowing differential diagnosis: The fluid in his lungs could be cancerous. We were all worried.

Personal Perspective: Recently a relative faced a harrowing differential diagnosis: The fluid in his lungs could be cancerous. We were all worried.

Health

Does Living Near a Golf Course Impact Parkinson's Risk?

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on October 12, 2025

Although golf courses are beautiful, long-term exposure to pollutants used to treat greens could be dangerous.

Although golf courses are beautiful, long-term exposure to pollutants used to treat greens could be dangerous.

Cognition

7 Surprising Insights About Super Mario

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on July 7, 2025

Far from rotting your brain, games like Super Mario may contribute to mental fitness.

Far from rotting your brain, games like Super Mario may contribute to mental fitness.

Aging

The Potential for Rapamycin to Turn Back Time

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on April 1, 2025

Interest in the use of rapamycin and other geoprotectors to slow aging is on the rise. Find out why.

Interest in the use of rapamycin and other geoprotectors to slow aging is on the rise. Find out why.

Environment

Stop Honking!

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on December 27, 2024

Honking is meant to avoid danger. However, it can be very dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

Honking is meant to avoid danger. However, it can be very dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

Divorce

Why the Divorce Rate Has Dropped

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on October 3, 2024

More cohabitation, but also more couples counseling.

More cohabitation, but also more couples counseling.

Politics

Are Conservatives or Liberals Healthier?

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on July 2, 2024

The relationship between political beliefs and health is an emerging area of research. Importantly, healthier people are more likely to vote.

The relationship between political beliefs and health is an emerging area of research. Importantly, healthier people are more likely to vote.

Law and Crime

The Cruel Practice of Rolling Coal

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on April 24, 2024

A disturbing new trend involves blasting pedestrians and cyclists with diesel exhaust. Here's a look at the health and legal consequences.

A disturbing new trend involves blasting pedestrians and cyclists with diesel exhaust. Here's a look at the health and legal consequences.

Media

The Zoology of Startups

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on February 25, 2024

Media and literature tend to focus on high-flying and wildly successful business ventures such as unicorns or gazelles.

Media and literature tend to focus on high-flying and wildly successful business ventures such as unicorns or gazelles.

Genetics

A Celestial Explanation for Cephalopods?

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on November 28, 2023

Researchers claim that the evolution of the octopus is too idiosyncratic to align with a conventional appreciation of Darwinian evolution.

Researchers claim that the evolution of the octopus is too idiosyncratic to align with a conventional appreciation of Darwinian evolution.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

7 Strange Superstitions From Across the World

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on October 8, 2023

Superstitions are irrational beliefs that often tie events to conceptions of luck. Although many are innocuous, some can impact quality of life and marginalize people.

Superstitions are irrational beliefs that often tie events to conceptions of luck. Although many are innocuous, some can impact quality of life and marginalize people.

Anxiety

When Athletes Get "the Yips"

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on July 24, 2023

10 things to know about this psycho-neuromuscular impediment that interferes with the execution of fine-motor skills.

10 things to know about this psycho-neuromuscular impediment that interferes with the execution of fine-motor skills.

Cognition

Why We Can Fall for Someone's "Essence"

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on April 17, 2023

We know that opposites don't necessarily attract, and similarities breed attraction. New research looks at essence as a more holistic representation of worldview and similarities.

We know that opposites don't necessarily attract, and similarities breed attraction. New research looks at essence as a more holistic representation of worldview and similarities.

Scent

What’s Your Favorite Smell?

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on February 16, 2023

People all over the world tend to find the same smells pleasant. These preferences could be evolutionary.

People all over the world tend to find the same smells pleasant. These preferences could be evolutionary.

Psychology

Understanding the Psychology of a Bear Attack

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on December 7, 2022

Staying alive during a bear attack requires remarkable presence of mind. Bear attacks also speak to the psychology of these powerful woodland beasts.

Staying alive during a bear attack requires remarkable presence of mind. Bear attacks also speak to the psychology of these powerful woodland beasts.

Memory

15 Important Facts About Cats

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on September 29, 2022

The complexity of cats warrants further exploration. Here are some of their remarkable attributes.

The complexity of cats warrants further exploration. Here are some of their remarkable attributes.

Laughter

Are You Laughing With Me? The Meaning of Laughter

Naveed Saleh M.D., M.S. on September 1, 2022

Laughter is a dynamic tool used to communicate feeling and intention. Emerging research looks at how laughs differ.

Laughter is a dynamic tool used to communicate feeling and intention. Emerging research looks at how laughs differ.