Freedom from the Ghosts of Our Past
Just as dogs learn to recognize that the sound of a can opening means dinner, we too make emotional connections with sights, sounds, smells and other sensory experiences. Though sometimes pleasant, as with the...
Man’s Best Friend is Now Man’s Best Drug, Too
Beyond their friendly eyes, sloppy kisses and ever-wagging tails, dogs have much to offer us in the form of public service. From guide dogs to rescue dogs, these furry beasts perform daily acts of heroism that...
Some Weighty News
Your chances of becoming obese may be determined before birth From health food markets to athletic wear stores to calorie-counting iPhone apps, the modern world is pushing us — or at least those of us who...
Sharing the Burden
A New Perspective on Sex and Contraceptives In a small, whitewashed room in a two-story mud brick house lie a man and a woman in the throes of romantic passion. In her hand she holds a metal scalpel, while in...