What is ketamine, the drug tied to actor Matthew Perry's death?
Perry was using ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. But his last infusion was likely not responsible for his death, according to his autopsy.
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Why do doctors still use pagers?
At a surprisingly large number of hospitals, the pager remains the backbone of communication. The Planet Money team tries to understand why the pager has been so hard to replace.
The WeightWatchers CEO tells NPR why the company is embracing weight loss drugs
NPR's Juana Summers talks with WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani about the company's recent decision to provide weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.
We asked, you answered: How have 'alloparents' come to your rescue?
"Alloparents" means "other parents" — family, friends, community folk, even strangers — who lend a hand to a parent. Here are stories you shared about your own encounters with alloparents.
How do you discipline an in-school overdose? In some districts, you don't
Amid the rise in teen opioid overdoses, school systems from California to Maryland are changing their approach: Instead of zero tolerance, they're turning to rehabilitation.
It's been 50 years since homosexuality was removed from a list of mental illnesses
It's been 50 years since the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders, a milestone that helped change the perception of LGBTQ+ people in America.
Research shows a big increase in children taking melatonin
New research shows a big increase in children taking melatonin to help with sleep. Pediatricians warn the long-term effects of the hormone supplement aren't known.
The U.S. is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses
Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.
From a surprising long COVID theory to a new cow flu: Our 5 top 'viral' posts in 2023
The pandemic state of emergency was lifted but there are still plenty of viruses to worry about. Here are some highlights of our viral coverage this year, including NPR's "Hidden Viruses" series.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case about access to the abortion pill mifepristone
The U.S. Supreme Court says it will hear a case about the abortion pill mifepristone next year and review a lower court decision that would make it harder to get that medicine.