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Most Patients Happy With German Health Care
German health benefits are very generous, and there's usually little or no wait to get elective surgery or diagnostic tests, such as MRIs. It's one of the best health care systems in the world. It's visible in little ways that most Germans take for granted.
A Bra's Tale: Detour On A Daughter's Trip Abroad
As a young woman, Betty Jenkins received a gift from her mother that was meant to attract the attention of young men. But as Jenkins tells her niece, the attention she got wasn't the kind she was expecting. The gift was an inflatable bra designed to enhance its wearer's figure. It worked well — until she got on a plane.
Female Athletes Suffer Pain For Glory
Female athletes suffer a higher rate of injuries than males, particularly to their knees. But some people are reluctant to talk about this "injury epidemic" out of fear of jeopardizing Title IX. <em>Warrior Girls</em> author Michael Sokolove discusses injury risk and prevention.
Who Wrote Shakespeare's Plays? Debate Goes On
Centuries later, doubts persist that William Shakespeare penned the works that bear his name. Skeptics include not only scholars but also famous folks, ranging from Orson Welles to Mark Twain.
Glacier Bay Park's Gravity Shifts As Ice Melts
The ice sheet in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska has receded so much that the Earth's crust is rebounding. Alaskans who live in the area have grown used to expanding properties, brown bears — even a slight drop in gravity.
Study: Red Rice Yeast Helps Cut Bad Cholesterol
A new study published in <em>Mayo Clinic Proceedings</em> says red rice yeast, combined with healthy diet and exercise, helps reduce LDL cholesterol. But tests found that several brands of the supplement were contaminated with a compound toxic to the kidneys.
British Invasion: Duffy's Brand New Soul
The young singer, part of a wave of British female pop stars finding success in the U.S., has been compared to Dusty Springfield and sparked rumors that her father is fellow Wales native Tom Jones. She talks about the tiny town where she grew up, and recording her first demos on a karaoke machine.
Chef Proves School Lunch Can Be Healthy, Cheap
Chef Dominique Valadier once worked in the glamorous world of French Riviera restaurants. Now he is making his gourmet meals, with all local ingredients, for public school children.
Scientists Make Herpes Breakthrough
Those infected with a herpes virus are infected for life. That's because the virus goes "latent." Sometimes, it awakes from its slumber, producing painful illnesses. Now, scientists say they know how the virus becomes latent and why it wakes up.
Dancer, Artist Enlivens Death Valley Junction
In 1967 a flat tire led dancer and artist Marta Becket to Death Valley, an opera house — and her life's work. Today, she no longer dances, but she continues to attract an audience.
FHA Aims To Curb No-Money-Down Loan Program
The Federal Housing Administration says homebuyers who receive down payments through nonprofits are more likely to default on FHA loans than homebuyers who put up the money themselves. Supporters of the assistance program are fighting back.
Climbers Reclaim World Record On El Capitan
After three attempts, Hans Florine and Yuji Hirayama took back their record for the fasting climbing time up the giant rock. The two had held the record for six years before two German brothers topped their time.
Classics From Hawaii, Japan Collide In Spam Sushi
Hawaiians consume more Spam than any other people in the United States. Cookbook author Muriel Miura explains why and shares one of her favorite Spam recipes.
Seymour Hersh On Covert Operations In Iran
In the upcoming issue of the <em>New Yorker,</em> Seymour Hersh writes that the United States may be closer to armed conflict with Iran than previously imagined.
In A Crumbling House, A Trove Of Everyday History
For years, historian Adam Goodheart had been taking students to an old Maryland plantation. Little did he know there was a trove of family records — an intimate portrait of an influential family — stashed upstairs.
The Long Road To Forgiveness
When Kim Phuc was 9 years old, her village in South Vietnam was bombed with napalm. A famous photo showed Kim running from the attack, naked and screaming. In the painful recovery from her burn wounds, Kim found that true healing came through forgiveness.
Reading The Declaration Of Independence
A July 4 tradition continues. <em>Morning Edition</em> hosts, reporters, newscasters and commentators read the Declaration of Independence.
Keeping German Doctors On A Budget Lowers Costs
Nearly every German has ready access to doctors, cheap drugs, high-tech medicine, dental care, nursing homes and home care. All this — and Germany spends half what the United States does per person. One way the country accomplishes this is by putting doctors on a budget.
'Toons Learn Physics, The Better To Break Its Rules
You've heard of Physics for Poets? This summer, San Jose State University is offering a new master class in physics for cartoonists. It's teaching animators how the real world works — even for characters who don't live in it.
Predicting In Vitro Success Made Easier
A Stanford University researcher has found a way to predict with 70 percent accuracy whether a particular in vitro fertilization cycle will be successful. The breakthrough should make it easier to treat those who try to become pregnant with IVF.
'Kite Runner' Star's Family Feels Exploited By Studio
The child star of <em>The Kite Runner</em> faced harassment in his home country of Afghanistan before the film was even released. Paramount Pictures tried to relocate the boy for his safety, but his family believes the studio has not done enough to help.
Surveying Sex, A To Z, In 'Dirty Words'
Like most things that happen in the bedroom, the collection of essays found in <em>Dirty Words</em> is fun, naughty and totally inappropriate for the eyes of children.
Of Mobs And Revolution: T.J. English's 'Havana'
Before Tony Montana, there was Meyer Lansky. True-crime writer T.J. English recounts the history of a mob-ruled Havana before the 1959 revolution.
Deep In The Heart Of Texas Barbecue
It's the Fourth of July and time for a barbecue — but don't just throw some hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Take a stab at making real Texas barbecue — and all the fixings.
Holy Bookworms! Superheroes Take To The Page
Quake in fear, puny humans! Spandex-clad superbeings have engineered a mass escape. From big screens and billboards to bus ads and even bookshelves: this summer, nowhere is safe from superheroes.
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