Temma Ehrenfeld

Do you often hear a phantom noise—a ringing, hiss or roar? Tinnitus can trigger suicidal thoughts.

‘The pursuit of Happiness’ is a famous phrase in a famous document, the United States Declaration of Independence (1776). But few know that its author was inspired by an ancient Greek philosopher, Epicurus.

Electrical stimulation device for the vagus nerve is now approved for migraines and Crohn's.

An example of a Business Roundtable I edited, including comments from leading economists.

Hearing loss and rare diseases

Arsenic, a toxic substance that can enter the body through water and food, may thicken the walls of the heart's main pumping chamber, a new study shows. That damage can eventually lead to heart failure.

Interview with Mark Alpert, the author of the science thriller, The Coming Storm

What science tells us about finding a good mate.

Are creative people more likely to be bipolar or schizophrenic? Yes, and it helps to have genes for those traits but not be really ill. Both diseases may exist on a continuum, so you can be a "little bit" bipolar or a "little bit" schizophrenic.

How basic research on the biology of PTSD and depression led to a trial of ketamine with veterans and active-duty soldiers.

As video games grow in popularity, more parents are raising concerns about their impact on kids’ attention spans. Here’s what the latest research shows.

If a new drug made rejections less painful, one expert argues, it could relieve or even prevent major depression.