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
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
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
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 Play AudioListen 4 mins
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 Play AudioListen 4 mins
How a bunk bed acrobat from a favela in Brazil became the #2 female gymnast in the world Rebeca Andrade grew up one of 8 kids raised by a single mom. At age 4, she showed off at a gym tryout. After her silver medal in the Paris Olympics, Brazil is hailing her as a "national treasure." Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
How to cope with political anxiety A new poll released in May by the American Psychiatric Association found that 73% of respondents were feeling anxious about the presidential race. Play AudioListen 10 mins
FDA could approve MDMA to treat PTSD If approved, MDMA would represent a milestone in the efforts to bring psychedelics into the mainstream. Play AudioListen 4 mins
Can a lobbying push led by veterans help MDMA get approved for PTSD treatment? Advocates are still fighting to get the psychedelic drug approved as a mental health treatment, despite its rejection by the FDA's advisory committee in June. They face an uphill battle. Will Stone Play AudioListen 4 mins
Boar's Head has recalled 7 million pounds of deli meat over listeria risk Seven million pounds of deli meat has been recalled by Boar's Head because of listeria risk. The meat was sold all over the country. Yuki Noguchi Play AudioListen 4 mins
