Are Millennials Chocolate Chip-o-crites?
Millennials profess to care about ethical sourcing when grocery shopping. But a study of chocoholics ages 18-35 shows just how different values and behavior can sometimes be.
Health & Safety
Hospitals Face New Obstacles In Wake Of Mass Shootings
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. John Hick about obstacles hospitals and emergency responders encounter after shootings.
Governor McCrory Expands Access To Overdose-Preventing Drug With New Law
Governor McCrory signed a bill Monday increasing the availability of a life-saving medication that's used to treat some drug overdoses.
Pediatricians Call For More Testing And Tighter Rules On Lead Exposure
Citing growing evidence that no amount of lead exposure is safe for kids, the American Academy of Pediatrics has called for tighter regulations on the amount of lead in house dust, water and soil.
Baby Boomers With Hemophilia Didn't Expect To Grow Old
A generation that survived life-threatening bleeds, the HIV epidemic and hepatitis C now nears retirement with an illness that can mostly be safely managed at home — for about $250,000 a year.
She Turned The Pyramids Blue — And Got Egyptians To Talk About Autism
Some people in Egypt think autism is a curse. But a psychologist named Dahlia Soliman is determined to change attitudes.
Zika And Children: What Parents Need To Know
So far, data suggest that Zika doesn't pose the same risk of neurological defects to babies and children as it does to fetuses in the womb. But doctors don't know the long-term effects of the virus.
Around The World, When It Comes To Health Advice Mom Knows Best
In the U.S., VapoRub goes on a sick child's chest. In Russia, it might go on the soles of the feet. Cultural norms have a big effect on how we diagnose and treat illnesses, especially at home.
Father's Day Is Now A Thing In India — But My Dad Is Not A Fan
Growing up in India, I never had to worry about Father's Day. But now I do. Would dad like a booze flask with a mustache decal?
Canada Legalizes Physician-Assisted Dying
Canadian lawmakers have passed legislation to legalize physician-assisted death. It comes after an intense debate about who should be eligible for the option.