In 'Nicotine,' A Longtime Smoker Confronts His Old Habit
Writer Gregor Hens doesn't smoke anymore, but he still thinks about it every day. He says he started writing his memoir as a way to deal with the longing.
Health & Safety
People In Rural U.S. More Likely To Die From Leading Causes Of Death Than Urbanites
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to National Rural Health Association's Brock Slabach about a report that people in rural areas are more likely to die from the top causes of death than those in urban areas.
Study: What Was The Impact Of The Iconic Photo Of The Syrian Boy?
Researchers from the University of Oregon wanted to know if the emotional response to the image translated into greater charitable support for Syrian refugees.
Marijuana's Health Effects? Top Scientists Weigh In
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine sorted through 10,000 studies to determine the good and bad health effects of marijuana. Tight drug restrictions impede research, they say.
NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals What Americans Know About The Affordable Care Act
An NPR/Ipsos poll shows that almost half of Americans, including Democrats, don't know the Affordable Care Act reduced the number of people without insurance.
Menopause Mystery: Why Do Female Killer Whales Experience The Change Of Life?
Killer whales are one of only three species known to have menopause. Researchers are looking at the conflict and cooperation between older and younger female whales to understand why.
Rep. Steve King Pushes Ahead On Obamacare Repeal Before Replacement
On the first day of this Congress, Rep. Steve King of Iowa introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act in its entirety. Now some Republicans say they want to wait until there's a replacement plan. NPR's Audie Cornish asks Rep. King why he wants to push ahead on repeal first.
Read The Smog-Inspired Poem That China Can't Stop Talking About
It's written from the perspective of lung cancer. And it's striking a chord on social media.
Obesity-Linked Diagnoses On The Rise Among Kids And Teens
A new analysis of U.S. health insurance claims is worrisome, pediatricians say: More and more young people are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
In Majority Catholic Philippines, Duterte Orders Better Access To Birth Control
A law in the Philippines mandates universal access to contraception, but the Supreme Court and the Catholic Church have fought its implementation. President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing back.