News

  1. New robot frog gets into fights

    Researchers have finally managed to build a robot frog that can provoke male frogs to attack.

    By Susan Milius

  2. Nursing moms face meds dilemma

    A research review yields a little advice and a lot of uncertainty for nursing mothers with mental disorders who may expose their babies to potential dangers if they take prescribed psychoactive drugs.

    By Bruce Bower

  3. Medicinal mirth gets research rebuke

    Little scientific evidence to date supports any of the purported physical health benefits of laughter and humor, a psychologist concludes.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Health & Medicine

    Chemotherapy leads to bone loss

    In women with early-stage breast cancer, malfunctioning ovaries and significant bone loss can occur within 6 months of chemotherapy treatment.