NPR News: Solar Airplane Lands In Phoenix After Flight From Silicon Valley

Solar Airplane Lands In Phoenix After Flight From Silicon Valley
The 745-mile trip took nearly 16 hours — less time than expected, largely due to powerful tailwinds.

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NPR News: The Health Benefits Of Dancing Go Beyond Exercise And Stress Reducer

The Health Benefits Of Dancing Go Beyond Exercise And Stress Reducer
What are the health implications of dancing? New social science research shows that dancing in synchrony with others increases people's threshold for dealing with pain.

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NPR News: Cyclist Teaches Kids To Use Fun To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Cyclist Teaches Kids To Use Fun To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Jaime Rangel was 14 when he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Bike rides helped him get in shape and defeat the illness. Today he's 26 and showing other kids from low-income families how to do it.

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NPR News: Politics In Real Life: Rising Health Care Costs Weigh On Voters

Politics In Real Life: Rising Health Care Costs Weigh On Voters
When Renee Powell's premiums exceeded her mortgage payments, it was upsetting. But it's just one way health care costs rise for her many voters.

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NPR News: The Unintended Consequences Of Trying To Fix Traffic

The Unintended Consequences Of Trying To Fix Traffic
Everyone hates traffic. Unfortunately, our best efforts to curb it usually make it worse.

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NPR News: 'Biggest Loser' Lessons: Why The Body Makes It Hard To Keep Pounds Off

'Biggest Loser' Lessons: Why The Body Makes It Hard To Keep Pounds Off
New research into the lives of past Biggest Loser contestants found many regain much of the weight they lost in the show --sometimes 100 pounds or more — because their biology works against them.

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NPR News: Critical Drugs For Hospital ERs Remain In Short Supply

Critical Drugs For Hospital ERs Remain In Short Supply
The shortages for hospital emergency rooms have persisted even after Congress gave the Food and Drug Administration more power in 2012 to respond when drug supplies are low.

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