
3 Ways to End Polio Once and for All
Last year there were only 22 reported cases—but until the disease is completely wiped out, there's a chance of a tragic resurgence

3 Ways to End Polio Once and for All
Last year there were only 22 reported cases—but until the disease is completely wiped out, there's a chance of a tragic resurgence

So, You Want Your Toddler to Grow Up to Win a Gold Medal
Research shows the danger of too much early training


Matching DNA to a Diet Does Not Work
The results come from a rigorous, $8 million study

Measuring the Magic of Healing
While researchers wrestle to define and capture “healing,” its power continues to mend hearts and souls—if not always bodies

Can Pesticides Affect Pregnancy?
A recent study suggests pesticides in produce may interfere with your chances of getting pregnant. Let's explore its findings

How Fast Can a Marathon Be Run?
Is there an absolute minimum time to run a marathon? Will humans ever break the 2 hour mark? What does it take to set a world record marathon time?

Bacterial "Tape Recorder" Could Keep Tabs on Bodily Functions
Researchers program bacteria to record cellular memories

When to Worry about a Bruise
Bruising is a common physical symptom. What causes bruising and how do you know when a bruise is something you should worry about?

Olympic Clothing Designers Try to Beat the Cold with Technology
With electric self-warming jackets and new insulated fabrics, Team USA hopes to overcome record-setting chills

Can Pregnancy Help Scientists Better Understand Cancer?
Cancerous cells and placental ones appear to regulate the immune system in similar ways

Can You Get the Flu Twice in 1 Season?
Getting sick with a single strain does not necessarily protect you from others

On Super Bowl Sunday, Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Will Be Lonely
One day without their parents isn’t such a big deal—but some infants rarely get family visits, and that is clearly detrimental to their health