'The Crown' Says One Dance Changed History. The Truth Isn't So Simple
What the Netflix show gets right — and wrong — about Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Ghana in 1961.
Health & Safety
Cancer Patients Get Little Guidance From Doctors On Using Medical Marijuana
Side effects from cancer treatment lead many patients to ask their physicians about trying marijuana for relief. Even when the answer is yes, the details on what to do next can be sparse.
What Happens When CHIP Funds Run Out
One of the central issues of the shutdown battle is the Children's Health Insurance Program. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Alabama CHIP Director Cathy Caldwell about the program, which covers 9 million low-income kids across the U.S.
How America Has Changed During Trump's First Year In Office, By The Numbers
The economy has improved, health insurance prices continued to climb, and far fewer people have been stopped at the southwestern border. However, not all of it is the president's doing.
In Their Own Words: People With Intellectual Disabilities Talk About Rape
In the final piece of NPR's series on the sexual assault epidemic against people with intellectual disabilities, we hear from victims themselves about how these experiences shape their lives.
A Drone's Eye View Of The World: Hippos, Palm Trees, Motor Scooters
Here are a few of the winners from the 4th International Drone Photography Contest.
Saunas Are A Hot Trend, And They Might Even Help Your Health
Sweating in a sauna feels good, and it's associated with health benefits including a lower risk of heart disease. But is that because of the heat, or because you're able to kick back and relax?
Man Pulls 5 1/2-Foot-Long Tapeworm Out Of His Body, Blames Sushi Habit
A recent podcast episode shared, in grisly detail, the story of a California man who discovered a parasitic worm wriggling out of him. He and his doctor suspect raw salmon was the culprit.
What Today's Headlines About Famine Get Wrong
Maybe you've heard that world hunger is at crisis levels — and climate change is largely to blame. A new book argues otherwise.
Missouri Faces Costly Dilemma: How To Treat Inmates With Hepatitis C?
Civil liberties groups in Missouri and at least five other states are suing to get more inmates treated with hepatitis drugs that are highly effective but quite expensive.