Male Menopause: Reality or Myth?

For women of a certain age, menopause is a fact of life. But this middle-age change no longer looks so feminine.

Hallucinogenic Comforts Fatally Ill Patients in Study

The hallucinogen found in the illegal substance known as magic mushrooms appears safe for treating the anxiety felt by patients who have advanced, terminal cancer, according to a new study.

Hurricane Alley Heats Up with Stormy Threesome

Three swirling storms are roaring across the Atlantic with nervous East Coast residents keeping a close eye on the conveyor belt of tropical activity as hurricane season enters its busiest time.

High school life: To whom it may concern -- a teacher's perspective

by an anonymous teacher A veteran Palo Alto educator reflects on the challenges of high school -- and how teachers, students and parents can help. Photos by Veronica Weber/Palo Alto Online. Related material: ■ Editor's note

How Boys and Girls Reacted to Stress of Katrina

Kids displaced by Hurricane Katrina responded to the stress of the natural disaster differently, with girls showing more signs of depression and boys becoming more withdrawn, a new study suggests.