The Forgotten History Of Fat Men's Clubs
These clubs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were spectacular celebrations of wealth and girth. At their gatherings, networking and eating — a lot of it – were on the menu.
Health & Safety
He Rescued A Dog. Then The Dog Rescued Him
Eric O'Grey was 51, obese and suffering from diabetes and high cholesterol when he took home an overweight shelter dog. Now the duo are headlining a campaign on how pets improve humans' lives.
South Sudan Soldiers Suffocated 60-Plus Men And Boys, Report Says
The massacre reportedly occurred at a church compound, where the victims were forced into a shipping container. Amnesty International is calling it a "war crime."
Youngest Kids In Class At Higher Risk Of ADHD Diagnosis
But researchers say getting the diagnosis doesn't necessarily mean that these students have the disorder.
Pediatricians Urged To Screen For Poverty At Child Check-Ups
Pediatricians are being urged to screen for poverty during office visits. To better understand what this means in practice, NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dr. Barbara Ricks.
Female Farmers Find Fame And Fortune On Reality TV Show
How fast can you vaccinate a goat? That's one of the challenges in "Female Food Heroes," a contest in Tanzania, Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Once Silent About Their Suffering, Making Baskets Helped Them Open Up
They came from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, seeking asylum in Israel. Many of them were raped and tortured. They didn't want to talk about it — until they came to a basket-making program.
Chew On This: Slicing Meat Helped Shape Modern Humans
Long before cooking was common, early humans needed extra energy to fuel bigger bodies and brains. Scientists say simple stone cutting tools likely allowed small-toothed meat eaters to thrive.
Studies Reinforce The Urgency Of Treating Pregnant Women With Malaria
Scientists uncover new evidence on how to prevent stillbirths, miscarriages and low-weight births associated with pregnant women with malaria.
High Doses Of Experimental Drug Implicated In Botched French Study
In January, one person died and five others were hospitalized during a test of an experimental drug in western France. Scientists are still trying to figure out exactly what went wrong.