Disclosure: I own stock in AstraZeneca, one of the companies mentioned in this commentary. Six Taiwan-based scientists have announced what may be a long hoped-for breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. They have discovered that so-called statins, drugs developed originally to lower cholesterol levels, seem to reduce the risk of dementia by as much... Read More

Judging by how drivers behave when they’re lost, female and male brains are different. Women drivers famously tend to stop and ask for directions — or at least consult their smartphones. Men are more likely to trust their instincts, thereby risking not only a 20-minute detour but a stern tongue-lashing from any unfortunate female on... Read More