Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to significant physical and developmental problems. People with Down syndrome (DS) are born with an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are bundles of ...