'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs
Should I use antibacterial soaps? How often should I bathe my child? Those are just some of the questions Jack Gilbert, a microbiome scientist, answers in his new book.
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Stress And Poverty May Explain High Rates Of Dementia In African-Americans
New research finds that African-Americans who grow up in harsh environments and have many stressful experiences are much more likely to develop Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia.
McConnell: Senate Will 'Defer' Vote On Republican Health Care Bill
The Senate will postpone debate on the GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act until Sen. John McCain returns to Washington.
Barbershop: Conservative Views On Health Care, Kid Rock And The State Of The GOP
A discussion on how this week's news plays out in conservative circles with The Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin, Washington Examiner's Sarah Westwood, and conservative commentator Lenny McAllister.
Amid Health Care Debate, Legislative Group Seeks To Foster Bipartisanship
More and more lawmakers are seeking ways to build bipartisanship. NPR Host Michel Martin talks with co-chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congressmen Tom Reed and Josh Gottheimer, about health care.
Shame, Guilt Pose Significant Hurdles For Those Recovering From Addiction
For some, recovering from addiction is only half the battle. The other half is getting over the guilt, depression and shame associated with it. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Neil Steinberg.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester On Health Care
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Sen. Jon Tester, Democrat from Montana, about the possibility of working on a bipartisan health care measure if the GOP's health care bill fails to pass the Senate.
A Terminal Illness Divides Parents And Doctors
Charlie Gard is an infant with a terminal illness. Scott Simon talks to Arina Grossu of the conservative Family Research Council about whether his parents or doctors should have control of treatment.
PHOTOS: The Sidewalk Pill Peddlers Of Port-Au-Prince
There aren't many pharmacies in Haiti. But there are vendors who walk the streets with towers of pills — including some that may be fake or past their expiration date.
Moms Need Social Support, And Not Just In The Baby Years
Social support networks can help mothers of teenagers navigate through difficulties and maintain closeness with their children, researchers have found.