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Health & Science

October 6, 2026

COVID Took Their Sense of Taste and Smell. Years Later, There Are Scant Answers

An estimated 400 million people worldwide have long COVID. Dismissed by doctors and told there's no cure, they're pressing for answers and finding strength together.

September 16, 2026

Find Your Zen and Save the Planet in New Jersey

Duke Farms, a 2,700-acre nature preserve in Hillsborough, New Jersey features hiking trails, a greenhouse, native wildlife and more. They also see themselves as environmental stewards, focusing on conservation, sustainability, and responsible farming.

May 7, 2026

How Long Island Shaped Aerospace History

Two docents at the Cradle of Aviation tell us how Long Island has changed the history of aerospace.

May 7, 2026

She Lived with Vulvodynia — Now She’s Putting It On Screen

Up to 16% of women in the U.S. experience Vulvodynia, a condition often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Filmmaker Bonnie Gross turns her own experience into Lady Parts, a dramedy aimed at breaking the silence around women’s health and chronic vaginal pain.

May 7, 2026

Inside the Space Holding Women Through Pain, Surgery, and Fertility Care

Inside a New York City clinic, Dr. Alyssa Hariprashad is changing how women experience care for some of their most intimate health concerns, from chronic pain to surgical recovery and fertility decisions like egg freezing. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, she works with patients navigating conditions that are often underdiagnosed, misunderstood, or difficult to talk about. Her approach blends clinical treatment with a more human, supportive environment that encourages patients to understand and take ownership of their bodies.