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Scientists are increasingly interested in how different exercise intensities can trigger different responses, all the way down to the proteins and tiny molecules in our bloodstream. A new study finds that an all out…
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
A medication prescribed for a physical illness can sometimes have unexpected effects on the mind, from disrupted sleep to significant changes in mood and behavior.
A study of nearly 6,900 involuntary psychiatric admissions in Attica found seasonal patterns in hospitalizations and links to temperature, wind speed and atmospheric pressure ...
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Don Schaffner, a food microbiology specialist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University, about this summer's foodborne illnesses and recalls.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.
Merck and Moderna announced a successful late-stage trial for a melanoma vaccine. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Robert Vonderheide of Penn Medicine and the American Association for Cancer Research.
You may overthink sometimes. A difficult conversation may replay in your head, a decision may be analysed repeatedly, or you may keep imagining what could go w ...
Mental health disorders affect more than mood or behavior. They can influence how the brain processes emotions, stores memories, manages stress, and handles daily experiences. Conditions including ...
A Finnish study found middle-aged adults with severe sleep disorders or excessive sleep have shorter working lives after 50, as South Koreans ...
Regular sleep disorders after the age of 50 are associated with a reduction in the expected length of working life by 5-8 months. For people who slept for nine hours or more, this indicator was also ...
Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic.
People who are thankful or appreciative practise a wider range of health promoting behaviours than previously thought, new research published today signals.
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real-life experiment.
Psychologist Chris Cheers says the term mental health itself carries a negative connotation.
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
An estimated 7.4 million Americans live with dementia. That figure is expected to climb in the coming decades. One Missouri couple is on a mission to bring more dementia care to medical deserts.
Claims that Meta made its platforms addictive are now being tested in court. But what separates a bad scrolling habit from an addiction, and what can people do about it?
Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer treatment, yet many colorectal tumors remain resistant. Even among patients who initially respond, more than half eventually develop resistance, highlighting the…
When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn't worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms were frequent in summer. While the creek in front of her home…
Publishing a paper in a top-tier journal is a major accomplishment for faculty members. For first-year graduate students, it's almost unheard of. Alexandra N. Johansen, a psychology Ph.D. student at the University of…
The human brain is constantly awash with information. Even during a routine activity such as driving, the brain sorts through and reacts to multiple sources of information: remembering the route, recalling how to operate…
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