ScienceInsights

Mange is a serious skin disease affecting bear populations. Learn what causes it, how bears cope, and whether it can spread to pets or people.

Paraplegia affects movement and sensation below the injury site. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and what rehabilitation and recovery can look like.

The False Claims Act holds healthcare providers accountable for billing fraud against federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid, with serious financial penalties.

Leatherback turtles roam all major oceans, from tropical nesting beaches to surprisingly cold northern waters. Here's where they live and why.

Learn what drunk driving really means legally, how alcohol affects your ability to drive, and why the 0.08 BAC limit may not tell the whole story.

Uterine orgasms feel deeper and more diffuse than clitoral ones. Here's the anatomy and nerve science behind why they happen.

Learn how blinded studies reduce bias in medical research, why placebos help, and what happens when blinding isn't possible.

RMR is the calories your body burns at rest. Learn what shapes it, how it's measured, and how it fits into your total daily energy needs.

Medical disability means different things to the government and insurers. Learn what conditions qualify and how the evaluation process works.

Some metals simply can't be welded reliably. Learn which ones to avoid, which pairings cause problems, and what joining methods work instead.