A Big Win For Afghan Women's Wheelchair Hoopsters
The players used to be shy about playing sports as women using wheelchairs. Today, they're international champions and role models in their country.
Mental Health
Scientists Edge Closer To Elusive Lab Test For 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'
Stanford University scientists have found an array of proteins in the blood whose levels correlate closely with the severity of symptoms of the mysterious illness that's increasingly known as ME/CFS.
From Rats To Humans, A Brain Knows When It Can't Remember
When we see a familiar face, we know instantly if we can remember that person's name. That's because the human brain has an ability called metamemory. Looks like rats may have that higher power, too.
Student Athletes Who Specialize Early Are Injured More Often, Study Finds
High school athletes who tended to focus on one sport were 50 percent more likely to get hurt than those who hadn't specialized. Injuries included ankle sprains, knee tendonitis, and stress fractures.
'Goldwater Rule' Still In Place Barring Many Psychiatrists From Commenting On Trump
Social media lit up on Tuesday with users believing that psychiatrists were now free to offer armchair diagnoses about President Trump. There has been no change to the code of ethics.
What Are The Planet's Real 'Talking' Chimps And Gorillas Saying?
Movies are full of loquacious chimps, but could nonhuman apes really use language? NPR's Skunk Bear sorts through the disturbing history of research on ape language to sort fact from wishful thinking.
The Senate Health Care Vote, Simplified
President Trump is pushing the Senate to repeal and replace Obamacare this week. But with multiple bills in play, it's far from clear what the Senate would vote on. Here's a recap of the options.
Female Athletes Are Closing The Gender Gap When It Comes To Concussions
Gina "Danger" Mazany is a professional mixed martial arts athlete, and she's helping researchers learn more about head injuries and the female brain.
Just Thinking You're Slacking On Exercise Could Boost Risk Of Death
People who think others are more active tend to have shorter lifespans, even if they're actually getting the same amount of exercise. The social comparison could kill motivation, researchers say.
Opioid Treatment Funds In Senate Bill Would Fall Far Short Of Needs
A Senate proposal to repeal Obamacare includes $45 billion to treat opioid addiction. But it wouldn't make up for deep cuts to Medicaid in that same bill that has funded much of that treatment.