Do Optimists Live Longer?
June 13, 2022 – Want to live longer? You might want to try improving your outlook on life. New research shows that people who are more optimistic may actually live…
Researchers work to create a sense of touch in prosthetic limbs
Enlarge this image Researcher Lee Fisher (left) is working to merge prosthetic limbs with the nervous system. Pat Bayne (right) says a prototype has partially restored her sense of touch:…
When routine medical tests trigger a cascade of costly, unnecessary care
Enlarge this image Some medical tests, such as MRIs done early for uncomplicated low back pain and routine vitamin D tests “just to be thorough,” are considered “low-value care” and…
Many gun owners support gun control. So why don’t they speak out?
Enlarge this image Neighbors Richard Small (left), a Republican and longtime NRA member, and Gerardo Marquez, a gun owner and Democrat, both support measures to prevent gun violence. Marina Small…
Many gun owners support gun control. So why don’t they speak out?
Enlarge this image Neighbors Richard Small (left), a Republican and longtime NRA member, and Gerardo Marquez, a gun owner and Democrat, both support measures to prevent gun violence. Marina Small…
COVID Exposure in Womb Tied to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
June 10, 2022 — Infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in the womb are at increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in the first year of life, new research suggests. But whether it…
Genes vs. Lifestyle: Which Matters More for Health?
Maybe you know a smoker who never exercises and is living happily into old age. Or perhaps you read about a veggie-loving marathon runner who had a heart attack in…
Researchers are developing prosthetics that have a sense of touch
A team at the University of Pittsburgh is working to connect prosthetic arms and legs with the nervous system to give patients a sense of touch. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Scientists…
New Zealand Tackles Climate Change With Cow Burp Tax
June 10, 2022 – A draft proposal in New Zealand aims to address methane emissions linked to global warming, one cow and sheep burp at a time. If the plan…
For Trans Kids, Bathroom Choice Matters
For transgender kids, the simple act of finding and using a restroom has been complicated by adult politics, particularly at schools. More than 100 anti-trans bills passed this year in the…