Health
He Lost His Arms at Two. His Life on the Farm Became a Lesson in What Is Possible
At Andy Detwiler's funeral, his family placed his farm equipment outside for…
Why Rice and Beans Are Still One of the Best Meals You Can Eat
For decades, millions of people were taught that rice and beans only worked if…
The Surgeon Who Turns Children’s Bandages Into Works of Art
A child can wake from surgery surrounded by unfamiliar voices, medical…
The Surprising Clue to How Well Your Brain Ages May Be Found in Your Legs
In 1999, 324 British women were asked to do something remarkably simple. Each…
A New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Is Giving Some Patients More Time to Live
For someone living with advanced pancreatic cancer, time can take on a…
The Cellular Discovery That Could Change How We Understand Aging
For most of human history, growing older has felt like a one way journey. We…
The Brain Connection Behind Sensory Sensitivity in Children
A shirt tag can be small enough for most people to ignore and still feel…
The Stories Our Brains Create May Be the Closest Thing We Have to a Life
You did not keep yesterday exactly as it happened. What remains is a version…
Scientists Communicate With Sleeping People Inside Their Dreams
A dream can feel like the most private place imaginable. Yet a series of…
The Everyday Mineral Scientists Are Studying for Its Possible Link to Memory Loss
There is a particular kind of silence that can settle between two people when…