What To Expect When You're Expecting To Own A Farm
Why you eventually have to stop picking sweet corn at 1 a.m. and other advice from a veteran farmer to one who is just getting started.
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Magic, Or Math? The Appeal Of Coincidences, And The Reality
This week on Hidden Brain: coincidences. Why they're not quite as magical as they seem, and the psychological reasons we can't help but search for meaning in them anyway.
Is A Stradivarius Violin Easier To Hear? Science Says Nope
Old Italian violins like those made by Stradivari are famous for their ability to project their sound. But a study found people in a blind test thought new violins projected better than old ones.
5 Things To Watch As GOP Health Bill Moves To The Senate
Just three "no" votes by Senate Republicans would likely be enough to sink the GOP health bill. Democrats who lost the battle in the House are still convinced they can win the political war.
Why Taste Buds Dull As We Age
You're born with roughly 9,000 taste buds, and they're very good at regenerating — which is why you can recover the ability to taste just days after burning your tongue. But that can change as we age.
To Bring Down Stubbornly High Blood Pressure, It Helps To Have A Team
A quick prescription and annual lecture from a doctor often aren't enough to help people control hypertension. So some clinics now mobilize teams of health pros to motivate and support patients.
Unfounded Autism Fears Are Fueling Minnesota's Measles Outbreak
State health officials are struggling to contain a measles outbreak that has sickened mostly Somali-American children. The vaccination rate is low in this tight community that's worried about autism.
Understanding The History Behind Communities' Vaccine Fears
A measles outbreak in Minnesota's Somali-American community is the latest example of the challenges public health officials face in addressing deeply ingrained concerns about vaccine safety.
Urgent Care Services For Cancer Patients Offer A Gentler ER Alternative
Some hospitals and oncology practices are setting up urgent care sites tailored to the needs of cancer patients, to help keep them out of the emergency room when complications or side effects arise.
Man Who Claimed To Be 146 Years Old Dies In Indonesia
An Indonesian who claimed to have been born in 1870 died this week. If true, at 146, he would have been the oldest person ever by far. Indonesia didn't record births until 1900, however.