Stem cells to treat Parkinson's? 2 small studies hint at success
Two new studies suggest that Parkinson's disease can potentially be treated with stem cells placed in a patient's brain.
Health & Safety
Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed Trump rule
The Trump administration is reinterpreting a key word in the Endangered Species Act that could have big consequences for the habitats of species at risk.
RFK Jr. calls autism an 'epidemic' and launches effort to find 'environmental' cause
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says autism is "epidemic" and he's launching research to identify an "environmental toxin" for blame. Independent scientists and advocates are skeptical.
Researcher discusses CDC findings that autism rates have increased in kids
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Helen Tager-Flusberg, director of Boston University's Center for Autism Research Excellence, about CDC findings that autism rates have increased among children.
The Lyrid meteor shower will dazzle the night sky this week. Here's how to watch
The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower shower this year is expected Monday and Tuesday this week, when the tail is at its peak.
Are there signs of life on alien planet K2-18b, or is it just a lot of hot air?
The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected life-associated gas in the atmosphere of a far-off planet. The news is being greeted with both enthusiasm and skepticism.
First meeting of CDC vaccine advisers under RFK Jr. is mostly 'business as usual'
An independent vaccine advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met to discuss and vote on vaccine policy for the first time since the change in administrations.
These video streaming services are designed for people with dementia
People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.
Two small studies show how stem cells could help treat Parkinson's
Two new studies suggest that stem cells are close to helping people with Parkinson's disease. The results are a victory for scientists who have spent decades trying to treat it with brain cells.
RFK Jr. seeks 'environmental' cause of autism. Scientists say it's not that simple
Researchers and advocates have pushed back at what they consider inaccurate and stigmatizing comments made by the health secretary, and note the causes of autism are complex.