Skip Navigation
Hans Villarica

Hans Villarica

Hans Villarica writes for and produces The Atlantic's Health channel. His work has appeared in TIME, People Asia, and Fast Company.

Filtered by articles published this week (Clear filter)

Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin

Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin

New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.… More »

Study of the Day: A Diet Loaded With Sugar Makes Rats Dumber

Study of the Day: A Diet Loaded With Sugar Makes Rats Dumber

New research in the Journal of Physiology suggests that fructose disrupts learning and memory, but omega-3 fatty acids can help.… More »

Study: Male Bosses' Mistakes Are Penalized More Severely in Some Industries

Study: Male Bosses' Mistakes Are Penalized More Severely in Some Industries

In traditionally masculine industries, such as construction, subordinates don't judge female leaders as harshly as their male counterparts when they slip-up.… More »

Study of the Day: Biological Proof That Confronting Your Fears Helps

Study of the Day: Biological Proof That Confronting Your Fears Helps

New research uncovers the lasting changes in the brains of arachnophobes who underwent a two-hour exposure therapy session.… More »

View All Correspondents

The Biggest Story in Photos

The Unreal World

May 31, 2012

Subscribe Now

SAVE 59%! 10 issues JUST $2.45 PER COPY

Facebook

Newsletters

Sign up to receive our free newsletters

(sample)

(sample)

(sample)

(sample)

(sample)

(sample)