Doctors Who Are Moms Say They Face Discrimination At Work
Female physicians with children say they have almost all experienced discrimination at work because of pregnancy, maternity leave or breast feeding.
Health & Safety
Stressed-Out High Schoolers Advised To Try A Nap Pod
A high school in New Mexico is experimenting with light-shielding lounge chairs where frazzled students can rest. Research suggests it leads to calmer, less anxious teens who do better in school.
Racial And Ethnic Disparities Persist In Sudden Infant Deaths
Babies in Native American and Alaska Native families are at higher risk of sudden unexplained infant death, despite years of effort to reduce the toll. African-American families also face higher risk.
Yawning May Promote Social Bonding Even Between Dogs And Humans
Bears do it, bats do it. So do dogs and humans. They all yawn. It's a common behavior, but why is a bit of a mystery. Researchers think yawning may perk up the brain and help with social bonding.
Why I Stopped Getting Mad At My Tough Love Mama
She wanted my four siblings and me to work hard. We wanted to play. But as an adult, I'm glad she was the kind of mom she was.
A Mother Finds Joy In Helping A Child Navigate Their Shared Traits
An unexpectedly rich reward of motherhood is the chance to show your child how to deal with traits passed down from you. A third-generation perfectionist and her daughter compare notes on Mr. P.
VIDEO: A Heartbreaking Look At A Couple Forced To Marry As Young Teens
Photographer Stephanie Sinclair won a prestigious award for "courage" in documenting the lives of girls and women. See her short documentary on a couple in Nepal who married as young teens.
In Rural Alaska, A Young Doctor Walks To His Patient's Bedside
Dr. Adam McMahan comes to Klukwan, a tiny town in Southeast Alaska, just two days a week. But he's come to know his patients well, and attends to more than just their medical needs.
First Responders Need Help Too: Crisis Hotline Caters To Emergency Workers
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Frank Farry about the crisis hotline he set up in Bucks County, Pa., for first responders. Farry says PTSD among public safety workers is an overlooked problem.
Here's What Michelle Obama Thinks About Trump's School Lunch Rules
The former first lady got fired up talking about the issues she championed during her eight years in the White House. Last week the Trump administration announced changes to school nutrition rules.