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Why we choke under pressure, according to a cognitive scientist

8:45pm July 19, 2024

We all know the feeling of choking under pressure—but why does this happen? Cognitive scientist Sian Beilock shares the science behind why we mess up in high-stakes situations... and how to avoid it.

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Remembering famed sex therapist Ruth Westheimer, aka 'Dr. Ruth'

3:30pm July 19, 2024

by Terry Gross

Westheimer's matter-of-fact sex advice, along with her funny lively personality, made her a national media celebrity. She was born in Germany in 1928 and died July 12. Originally broadcast in 1996.

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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health

3:15pm July 19, 2024

by Rhitu Chatterjee

Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.

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New parents, no time or energy for sex? Here's how to keep the romance alive

10:26am July 19, 2024

by Andee Tagle

Between 3 a.m. feedings and hormonal changes, it can be hard for couples to get in the mood after baby arrives. But that doesn't mean you can't show love and desire in other creative, playful ways.

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Outdated HIV prevention rules are hindering cornea donations, advocates say

9:25pm July 18, 2024

by Elaine Tassy

A Colorado doctor is co-leading a campaign to end restrictions on cornea donations from men who have sex with men. Advocates say an outdated HIV prevention policy bars hundreds of donations a year.

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Misleading ads part of schemes to gin up unauthorized ACA sign-ups, lawsuit alleges

1:13pm July 18, 2024

by Julie Appleby

Online ads touted free money for groceries to help lure people to call centers where some were enrolled in health insurance or unknowingly switched from their plans, a new lawsuit alleges.

A scientist took a psychedelic drug — and watched his own brain 'fall apart'

1:00pm July 18, 2024

by Jon Hamilton

Scientists scanned the brains of people who took psilocybin, including a member of the research team. The scans showed how the drug disrupts key networks, potentially enhancing brain plasticity.

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South Korea's top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples

11:29am July 18, 2024

In a landmark ruling, the court said same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples. South Korea doesn't legally recognize same-sex marriages.

Tested: Questions of a Physical Nature

5:48am July 18, 2024

Episode 2: We go back almost 100 years, to the beginning of women's inclusion in elite sports. It turns out that men had an odd variety of concerns about women athletes. Some doubted these athletes were even women at all. And their skepticism resulted in the first policies requiring sex testing. To listen to this series sponsor-free and support NPR, sign up for Embedded+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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Global Vaccine report: We're "stalled"

9:35pm July 17, 2024

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Rates are not looking great around much of the globe, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Progress for routine childhood vaccinations has "stalled."

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