17:23
New Steps Toward A Vaccine For Cancer
Progress in understanding the immune system is offering hope for promising new cancer treatments in the form of vaccines.
16:38
Higher Temperatures Are Bad For The Body
As the world heats up, the human body will be put under increased strain.
17:24
A New COVID Wave Is Here, Raising The Risk Of Reinfections
As omicron continues to evolve and reinfect, experts join us to debunk the latest pandemic misinformation and shed light on new boosters.
11:14
Gene Editing Is Easy—And A Crime—In This New Techno Thriller Book
Author Blake Crouch joins Ira to discuss the not-so-improbable future of gene editing from his new novel, “Upgrade.”
17:29
U.S. Attempts To Catch Up With Rising Monkeypox Cases
The orthopox virus continues to spread as officials scramble to get on top of the national response.
17:00
The Best Science Books To Read This Summer, 2022 Edition
From the last days of the dinosaurs, to an anatomical voyage of the vagina, our experts have your summer science reads covered.
Reproductive Health
Reproductive health rights are changing in America. Here’s what you need to know.
12:14
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade
The decision will have ripple effects on reproductive healthcare throughout the country.
12:03
What Does HIPAA Actually Do?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is often cited when it’s not applicable. Here’s what’s covered and what’s not.
17:35
“Research By Us And For Us”: How Medical Research Can Better Serve Trans Communities
Although gender-affirming care is safe and effective, there is more to learn about how to best care for trans people over the course of their entire lives.