Diary Of A Saudi Girl: Karate Lover, Science Nerd ... Bride?
For two years, Majd Abdulghani kept a journal during a crossroads in her life: Should she get married or keep studying? Or can she do both?
Health & Safety
Parents May Be Refused Details Of Adult Children's Medical Care
Federal and state laws are designed to protect the privacy of patients' health information. But sometimes leaving parents of adult children out of the loop can complicate the patient's recovery.
Food For Thought: The Subtle Forces That Affect Your Appetite
What do large tables, large breakfasts and large servers have in common? They all affect how much you eat. This week on Hidden Brain, we look at the hidden forces that drive our diets.
Turns Out You Do Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blew
Rwanda is missing 15 years of weather data. Getting it back would be a boon for farmers. But can it be done?
Hidden Heart Disease Is The Top Health Threat For U.S. Women
Many women and even doctors underestimate a woman's heart attack risk, research shows, as they focus on weight and breast health instead. Tiny damaged arteries in the heart may not show up in scans.
Study Suggests Cutting Some Vaccine Boosters For Rare Diseases
People are supposed to get vaccine boosters for tetanus and diphtheria once every 10 years. But researchers in Oregon say that's overkill: For adults, one booster every 30 years might be good enough.
Death Talk Is Cool At This Festival
How to make thinking about death less somber? Hold a festival! Indianapolis did. Through art, film and book talks, residents explored everything from bucket lists to advance directives and cremation.
'Dormant Butt Syndrome' Can Be A Pain In The Knee, Hip And Back
Do you have knee, back or hip pain? You could be suffering from "dormant butt syndrome." That's just another way to describe weak glute muscles. [Editor's note: The word "bitchy" is heard at 1:42.]
Why I Miss The Pools (And Pool Rules) Of America
If the rules at your neighborhood pool seem a bit strict, come take a dip with me in an Indian pool. It's a free-for-all.
World Health Organization Dismisses Calls To Move Or Postpone Rio Olympics
"[C]ancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus," WHO says, after scientists called for the Games to be moved.