Paralympics Photo of the Day: The Hazards of Blind Football
Two footballers collide while chasing the ball.
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Paralympics Photo of the Day: Drawing Her Bow
A para-archer lines up a shot, holding her bow with her foot.
Millions of American Women Have a Condition Doctors Rarely Test For
Iron deficiency is associated with fatigue, hair loss, and even heart failure. Why aren’t more women getting screened for it?
Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Long Jumper With Wings
A Paralympic long jumper brings style to the track with her blindfold.
The Wildfire Risk in America’s Front Yards
If we really want to keep communities safe, we need to think about where we build, and with what.
Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Perilous Challenge
Intense competition during a Paralympic wheelchair rugby match
Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Flying Cauldron
The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games are under way.
America Is Doubling Down on Sewer Surveillance
Like viruses, illicit and prescription drugs leave behind traces in the country’s wastewater systems.
Christian Parents Have a Blueprint for IVF
Instead of maximizing the numbers of embryos created, some couples are trying to create only as many as they’ll use.
America Could Do Without Its Chief Wellness Officer
The “nation’s doctor” has turned from addressing smoking and nutrition to worrying about America’s emotional well-being.