To booze or not to booze, that is the question (this new survey just asked)
According to the survey, 57% of drinkers believe their alcohol consumption does not increase their personal risk of serious health problems.
Health & Safety
Infant mortality remains an issue in Guilford County, minority groups see some improvements
Guilford County’s recent community health assessment confirms what is true across much of the U.S. — race and ethnicity play large roles in determining health outcomes for expectant mothers and their children.
How the science of savoring can help you nurture your relationships
Learn this simple practice that researchers say can strengthen bonds with loved ones and improve your daily well-being.
Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?
Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.
In their own words: How COVID changed America
The COVID-19 lockdown "felt like solitary confinement," a San Diego resident tells NPR. Even after many pandemic rules lifted, American society remains deeply fractured.
This Black church is facing the teen mental health crisis head on
At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens.
Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery
In some parts of the U.S., drug deaths have plunged to levels not seen since the fentanyl crisis exploded. Addiction experts say communities still face big challenges.
Customers skeptical as Rhode Island family sells famous wiener business
Rhode Island lays claim to a hot dog they say is one-of-a-kind in the U.S. Four generations have been serving them up with secret sauce in Providence since 1946. Now, they're selling the business.
Planned development threatens view of Paranal Observatory
With its clear, dark skies, northern Chile is home to two fifths of the world's astronomical infrastructure, but could that be under threat with increasing urbanisation and mining development?
As spring nears, lambing season is upon us
It's the time of year when new lambs are born, and for some shepherds, the process raises difficult questions.