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Benedict Carey

Soldier’s alleged killing of Afghan civilians opens discussion on troops’ use of prescription drugs

Health & Medicine

The debate on the effectiveness of prescription drugs for soldiers is heating up in the wake of the killing of 17 Afghan civilians, allegedly by Robert Bales whose attorney has asked for a list of medications Bales’ took at the time of the shootings. There’s an ongoing debate over whether drugs are more helpful or harmful for the armed forces.

Rate of autism diagnoses rises dramatically, cause unknown

Health & Medicine

Brain implant could restore memory function

Environment

Twitter shows universal mood swings

Environment

Rate of Autism Diagnoses Rises Dramatically

Parkinson’s Drug Improves Condition of Patients with Brain Injuries

A new breakthrough in treatment could offer real hope for severely brain-injured people. More with Benedict Carey, science writer for Takeaway partner The New York Times, next.

Redefining Autism: How it Could Change Treatment and Policy

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) is a dictionary that defines and classifies all mental health disorders. First published in 1952, the DSM is used by everyone from clinicians to pharmaceutical companies to policy makers. Since its inception, the DSM has been revised only four times – one such occasion was in 1980 when  homosexuality was no […]

The World

Twitter study tracks the world’s mood swings

Environment

Two Cornell researchers used a large-scale study of posts on Twitter to track the world’s mood shifts, and the discovered a pattern that transcends nationalities and climate. We’re speaking with Benedict Carey of The New York Times.

The World

Report: Brain Implant Could Restore Memory Loss

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Scientists have come one step closer in the development of neuroprosthetics that may help restore memory loss. A brain implant, tested in rats, successfully restored lost memories and strengthened old ones. Science reporter Benedict Carey joins us.

The World

Strong Evidence for ESP?

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Science fiction or science? A new report in the well-respected Journal of Personality and Social Psychology cites evidence for what seems to be extrasensory perception. This has caused some outrage in the scientific community, with one leading voice calling the decision to publish the article “pure craziness.” Benedict Carey reported on the findings and the […]