23:26
Doctors Failed To Disclose When Drug Companies Were Paying Them
A ProPublica and New York Times investigation found that dozens of doctors failed to disclose their industry ties in scientific journals.
SciFri Extra: Charly Evon Simpson On ‘Behind The Sheet’
In this extended interview, playwright Charly Evon Simpson discusses the enslaved women whose bodies paved the way for modern gynecology.
17:34
Peering ‘Behind The Sheet’ Of Gynecology’s Darker History
A new play introduces us to the enslaved women whose bodies paved the way for modern gynecology.
5:01
On New Hospital ‘Chargemasters,’ The Price Probably Isn’t Right
Starting this month, hospitals have been required to post a list of prices—but they lack key information.
11:24
Can An App Fight Opioid Overdoses?
How cellphone sonar can tell you’re still breathing—and if you stop.
17:38
Exercise Actually Remodels Your Heart
Weightlifter’s hearts are built differently than those of marathon runners—but both activities seem to be beneficial to your long-term health.
19:54
Are All Calories Created (And Burned) Equally?
How do low-carb, high protein, calorie counting guidelines affect our metabolism?
46:19
2018 Year In Review: Wildfires, Space Probes, And CRISPR
We recap the year in science news with Sarah Kaplan and Rachel Feltman.
4:47
For Kids, State Flu Shot Rules Vary
Don’t assume that the whole family can get a flu vaccine at the local pharmacy.
11:52
Trump Administration Cracks Down On Fetal Cell Research
The Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a “comprehensive review” of research involving fetal tissue—and has disrupted an HIV research program in the process.