Time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave. That is NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, you two. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi, Mary ...

For decades, scientists have puzzled over why smoking makes Crohn’s disease worse but seems to protect people from ulcerative colitis. Now, researchers at RIKEN have discovered that smoking creates ...

In today's world, apps and websites are how people get a great deal of their mental and behavioral health information. That's a good thing, in principle. Technology can reduce barriers and help ...

Most people recognize the risks of secondhand smoke. The haze, the smell, the immediate irritation – it is an exposure that feels obvious and temporary. But new research suggests the real danger may ...

Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave talk about the brain benefits of quitting cigarettes, language development in premature babies, and a mysterious imprint in a Chicago sidewalk. Time ...