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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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The Pulse
Science

The Hidden Costs of Science

In science, we tend to focus on the destination, not the journey. But for every big breakthrough, every historic discovery, there are cou ...

Air Date: October 16, 2020

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A green sea turtle rests on the beach among marine debris on Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. In one of the most remote places on Earth, Midway Atoll is a wildlife sanctuary that should be a safe haven for seabirds and other marine animals. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)
The Pulse
Science

How research labs contribute to the pollution problem

Single use plastic and energy-hogging equipment are among the culprits. Some scientists are trying to find a better way. 

6 years ago

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Nicole Cabrera Salazar at the University of Hawaii 2.2-meter telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii in 2008.
The Pulse
Health

For some graduate students, the cost of doing science is their mental health

Years of research, classwork, teaching and study can take a stressful toll in almost any area.

6 years ago

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Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji, a Black woman, wearing a purple shirt stands in a hallway.
Health

Assessing COVID-19’s toll on Black physicians’ practices

Fewer patient visits, delayed or reduced insurance reimbursements, and the coronavirus itself struck a blow at some offices — and the communities they serve.

6 years ago

Amid the pandemic, Americans are experiencing sleeplessness, headaches, stomach upset and more symptoms of chronic stress. Robin Utrecht/LightRocket via Getty Images
NPR
Health

Sleepless nights, hair loss and cracked teeth: Pandemic stress takes its toll

Reports are on the rise of symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems and flare-ups of autoimmune disorders. Here's why stress can make our bodies hurt and what to do.

6 years ago

More widespread testing and adherence to COVID-19 safety measures, such as masking and distancing, are necessary to prevent a resurgence in cases in Northeastern states, said Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force Wednesday. (Min Xian / WPSU)
Health
WITF

Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘silent spread’ in northeastern states during visit to State College

She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.

6 years ago

A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) chemist checks confiscated powder containing fentanyl at the DEA Northeast Regional Laboratory on October 8, 2019 in New York. (Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Sharp rise in drug overdose deaths seen during 1st few months of pandemic

The data, showing a roughly 10% increase in fatalities, offer a first official snapshot of the pandemic's impact on Americans suffering addiction.

6 years ago

Protesters on both sides of the abortion issue gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 19 during the March for Life. (Susan Walsh/AP)
Health

Tough questioning at hearing on Pa. ban of Medicaid funding for abortion

Lawyers argued whether the law violates of the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment or reflects just one sex-specific issue Medicaid does not cover.

6 years ago

In this Aug. 27, 2020 file photo, Barron Trump right, stands with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health

First lady: Son Barron had coronavirus, but no symptoms

The White House initially said he had tested negative, after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month.

6 years ago

Pa. Health Secretary Rachel Levine encouraged Pennsylvanians to download the COVID AlertPA, which notifies users when they’ve been in contact with the virus. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Pa. has more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for ninth day in a row

Pennsylvania health officials say they’re prepared to handle a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall.

6 years ago

File photo: March 24, 2016, a nurse holds one of the syringes provided to intravenous drug users taking part in a state-approved needle exchange program in Connersville, Indiana. (AP Photo/Rick Callahan)
Health
NJ Spotlight

Needle exchange programs need to expand, lawmakers say

Bill would create ‘harm reduction’ sites, allow state more control on placement.

6 years ago

Heather Griggs, a registered nurse and operations chief of the Umatilla County Public Health Department contact tracing center in Pendleton, Ore., updates a list of job assignments on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
NPR
Health

COVID-19 contact tracing workforce barely ‘inching up’ as cases surge

The number of people working to stop COVID-19 outbreaks from spreading is far from the level needed in most states, according to a new NPR survey and analysis.

6 years ago

A gurney is wheeled into an ambulance in New York
NPR
Health

Americans are dying in the pandemic at rates far higher than in other countries

Per capita deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 and other causes are 85% higher than in countries like Germany and Israel. "The United States really has done remarkably badly."

6 years ago

Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court
Health

Providers to argue Pa. ban on using Medicaid funds for abortions is illegal

Eight providers are suing the state’s Department of Human Services over the prohibition. Oral arguments are set for Wednesday in Commonwealth Court.

6 years ago

Until now, children under 16 have not been included in any of the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trials. (Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Will kids get a COVID-19 vaccine? Pfizer to expand trial to ages 12 and up

Pediatricians have been asking policy makers to include children in COVID-19 vaccine trials. Tthe FDA has given Pfizer approval to enroll adolescents as young as 12 years old.

6 years ago

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