Another Deadly Week In America
Mass shootings claimed the lives of at least 29 people over the weekend.
Health & Safety
Alcohol Producers Tout Wellness Benefits. Health Experts Say Don't Swallow Claims
As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and health researchers on edge.
How The U.S. Compares With Other Countries In Deaths From Gun Violence
The national average in the U.S. is 4.43 deaths per 100,000. By contrast, in Canada, the figure is 0.47 per 100,000. In Bangladesh, it's 0.07 deaths per 100,000.
UNC Study Finds That Anorexia Is Both Metabolic And Psychiatric
New research is changing the way we understand anorexia nervosa — a disorder characterized by dangerously low bo
Pain Rescue Team Helps Seriously Ill Kids Cope In Terrible Times
An interdisciplinary team in San Francisco uses acupressure, massage, counseling and other methods, as well as medicine, to help kids get relief from chronic pain. But such pediatric centers are rare.
Over 40 Rescued From Rip Currents At Wrightsville Beach
A North Carolina ocean rescue official says more than 40 people had to be saved from dangerous rip currents at a single beach on Sunday.
Confused About Sunscreen Ingredients? Here's What We've Learned
The government asked sunscreen manufacturers do safety studies on the active ingredients in sunscreens — by November. In the meantime, what do you need to know about the goo you slather on your skin?
Seattle Man's Toilet Kit For The Homeless Brings Privacy, Opens Doors
The city is facing a huge and visible homelessness crisis. One tech worker decided to help by bringing private toilets to outdoor camps.
Speaking Out Against FGM
NPR's Scott Simon asks female genital mutilation survivor Maryum Saifee why she wishes Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., had seized on an opportunity to advocate for FGM survivors.
Trust In Scientists Is Rising, Poll Finds
The proportion of people who say they have a "great deal" of confidence in scientists to act in the public interest increased from 21% in 2016 to 35% in 2019, according to the Pew Research Center.