Health & Science
NASA braves the heat to get up close and personal with our sun
Early Saturday morning, if all goes as planned, 91-year-old Eugene Parker will watch a NASA spacecraft named after him blast off on an unprecedented mission to study the sun.
7 years ago
Boxers or briefs? experts disagree over tight underwear’s effect on male fertility
If you've ever seen someone with testicles get kicked in the groin, then you probably know that male genitals — aren't actually that tough.
7 years ago
A missing gene could make marine mammals more vulnerable to common pesticides
Next steps: Figure out how much of the pesticide is in the water, then assess the impact
7 years ago
Scientists discover the secret weapon of stomach viruses
Researchers have discovered why some stomach bugs hit us so hard — and spread so fast.
7 years ago
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry salutes fusion work at N.J. lab
Perry visits Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory for a tour and a chance to address hundreds of scientists.
7 years ago
Combining the power of sport, surf and volunteerism
Adaptive surfing gives people a sense of freedom.
7 years ago
Listen 5:19E-sports injuries send gamers to physical therapy
When video gamers get tendinopathy or wrist pain, Caitlin McGee has a recovery and plan — and suggestions for better ergonomic play.
7 years ago
Listen 5:32American Cancer Society gives New Jersey mixed reviews on treatment, prevention
The state earned good marks for enacting smoke-free laws and increased access to Medicaid.
7 years ago
In the Poconos, a fight simmers over ‘exceptional’ streams
Resort owners worry the greater protections could hamper future development.
7 years ago
Listen 4:51Starting this year, Pa. schools must test lead in drinking water, or explain why not
A recent report, “Get the Lead Out,” gave Pennsylvania an F for having no requirements that schools address lead in drinking water.
7 years ago
Babies who seem fine at birth may have Zika-related problems later, study finds
Since Zika emerged as a threat to babies, it's been a mystery exactly how much of a danger the mosquito-borne virus poses to children.
7 years ago
‘Dear Doctor’ letters use peer pressure, government warning to stop overprescribing
Too frequently Seroquel is given to people who have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The problem with that? Seroquel can be deadly for dementia patients.
7 years ago
Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance
Taking a genetic test in your 20s or 30s could, indeed, affect your ability to get long-term-care insurance later.
7 years ago
Doctors with disabilities push for culture change in medicine
The Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990, But culture change has been slow to take hold in the medical profession.
7 years ago
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