Health New research reveals vision loss, high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia Untreated vision loss and high cholesterol as conditions that increase the risk of developing dementia Diana Opong
Health How 'Grey's Anatomy' and recipes psyched Rebeca Andrade up to best Simone Biles You might be surprised to learn that "Grey's Anatomy" and recipes were on the Brazilian gymnast's mind on the eve of her gold medal winning routine in the Olympics floor event. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Arts & Life For this brain surgeon, the operating room is 'the ultimate in mindful meditation' Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters. Terry Gross
Health Americans don't get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help? A lot of people are sleep deprived, according to the CDC. Some take supplements like melatonin to help. Now there’s growing interest in magnesium as a sleep aid. But is there any evidence it works? Maria Godoy
Health Magnesium is social media's new favorite magic aid for sleep. Here's what science says Is there anything to the social media craze for using magnesium supplements to help you get to sleep? Maria Godoy Ayesha Rascoe
Health Off the Charts: Which is louder, the Blue Angels or your headphones? This weekend Seattle is celebrating Seafair—and that means the Blue Angels will be flying overhead, sparking the yearly debate about noise pollution. Just how loud are the Blue Angels? Teo Popescu
National A historic new law would protect kids online and hold tech companies accountable The new law would require tech companies to limit children's exposure to dangerous online content. The last time Congress legislated on kids online safety was before social media and smartphones. Windsor Johnston
Health Prize for the eyes: WHO honors film on Indonesia's pioneering women eye docs The short documentary is called The Visionary Women of Indonesia. It profiles women ophthalmologists who are addressing the high rate of blindness in their country — and fighting sexism as well. Vicky Hallett
Science New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's. Are doctors ready for what's next? A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them. Jon Hamilton
Health A new kind of blood test can detect signs of Alzheimer’s with remarkable accuracy New blood tests are set to change how Alzheimer's is diagnosed and treated by offering an easy way to see if patients have amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brains — hallmarks of the disease. Jon Hamilton
