The Sugar Story: A Spoonful Of Addiction Makes The Profits Go Up?
Americans are facing down a decades-long sugar habit.
Health & Safety
Hospitals Could Do More For Survivors Of Opioid Overdoses, Study Suggests
Researchers say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help people with opioid addiction get into treatment by not doing enough when they show up in emergency rooms after an overdose.
How To Tell If Watching The Eclipse Damaged Your Eyes
If you heeded all the warnings, you're likely fine. But spots or blurred vision that shows up 12 hours later or the next day might be a sign the sun's direct rays permanently hurt the retina.
With Court's OK, Chile Relaxes One Of The World's Strictest Abortion Bans
Chilean lawmakers passed a bill earlier this month adding three exceptions to its ban on the procedure. Still, the bill was in limbo — until the Constitutional Court approved it as law Monday.
Global Problems Aid Groups Should Prepare For, If They Want To Survive
Relief organizations can barely cope with today's famine and refugee crises. Are they ready for the next era of humanitarian emergencies?
Home Visits Help Parents Overcome Tough Histories, Raise Healthy Children
A program that provides $400 million in federal funds for the visits expires next month. Advocates and providers hope it will be reauthorized and even expanded, saying it's money well spent.
To Get Calcium, Navajos Burn Juniper Branches To Eat The Ash
Most American Indians are lactose intolerant, which means they need to find nutrients outside of dairy sources. It turns out that a return to traditional cooking methods can be key to good health.
Getting To The Core Of Exercises Said To Strengthen 'Mum Tum'
NPR listeners had lots of questions after our story about diastasis recti, a medical condition of abdominal muscles that's common among new moms. Many wanted to know more about how to fix the problem.
How To Succeed In Business After Fleeing For Your Life
A father of seven had to start over after his family was forced from home by Boko Haram. He found safety and a new job in a camp for displaced persons.
Be Smart: A Partial Eclipse Can Fry Your Naked Eyes
And telescopes and binoculars only amplify the risk to your eyes from looking at the sun, doctors say. So even if you're not in the "path of totality," take precautions if you plan to watch.