Susan Scutti
Susan Scutti works as a reporter for Medical Daily and contributes on occasion to Newsweek magazine. She also writes novels. Her stories, poems, and reviews have been published in The Christian Science Monitor, New York Quarterly, Philadelphia Review of Books, Sensitive Skin, and other journals and anthologies. She graduated from Yale, later earned a Master's from CUNY. Generally, she prefers dogs to cats.
Articles By Susan Scutti
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If You Believe The Mentally Ill Are Violent, Blame Mainstream Media
Nearly four in 10 analyzed news stories focusing on mental disorders connect psychiatric illness with violence toward others. -
6 Health Issues That Are Beginning To Strike Younger People
Sexually transmitted diseases, type 2 diabetes, and eating disorders are among the six conditions trending younger than in the past. -
Cigarette Packs With This Design Get More People To Quit Smoking
Pictures illustrating the dangers of inhaling tobacco smoke were more likely to inspire smokers to attempt quitting than the familiar text-only package warnings. -
The Reasons Women Don’t Exercise Vary By Weight
Women with a higher BMI face more barriers to physical activity, including depression and injuries, than normal-weight women. -
Why Older People Are Far Less Likely To Gamble
Older folks are not risk-averse, it's more that they find the reward not worth the gamble. -
15.5 Million Americans Are Cancer Survivors
As of Jan. 1, 2016, more than 15.5 million Americans have a history of cancer; in 2026, this number will reach more than 20 million. -
Genetic Mutation Causes Rare Form Of MS
Scientists discovered a rare mutation that makes it very likely a person will develop a devastating form of MS. -
If There's Anything Stoners Should Do For Better Health, It's Brush Their Teeth
Long-term marijuana use is linked to gum disease at mid-life, but no other health problems: study. -
Texting While Driving Kills Far Too Many Teens
Nearly 60 percent of teen car accidents are due to distractions behind the wheel, with texting and social media use on the rise. -
This Brain Region Helps Us Make Decisions About New Information
The mediodorsal thalamus supports adaptive decision-making, our negotiation of changing situations, such as walking down a street. -
Suicide Attempts Among US Army Soldiers More Likely Before Combat: Study
Never-deployed soldiers were at highest risk of a suicide attempt between 2004 and 2009 of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. -
Can A Wingman Really Help You Get A Date?
The "cheerleader effect" means people seem more attractive in a group than they do on their own.
