Cold water swimming seems to be gaining in popularity. But does the hype stack up with the science? A University of Otago team try to get to some answers.

One of our NPR College Podcast Challenge finalists brings the story of a group of women who, every week, take an icy plunge into the Connecticut River. This is an excerpt from "Brave Souls" by Eliza ...

The family takes on an ice-cold swim challenge, with only some members brave enough to participate. Woman posts picture of daughter online, one detail has everyone worried Tourist dies at Death Valley ...