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Health & Science

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.

February 20, 2026

Too Many Warehouses: Industrial Expansion Meets Community Resistance in a California Town

Perris residents are pushing back against the proliferation of warehouses as city leaders impose a 10‑month hiatus on new industrial development. "How is it possible that a park is boxed by shipping containers?" asked one resident.

February 2, 2026

At 31, She Had a Heart Attack. A Decade Later, She’s Redefining Her Story

Ten years ago, Kisha Stewart was just 31 when she suddenly collapsed with crushing chest pain — what she thought was postpartum fatigue turned out to be a heart attack caused by Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection.