Third child dies following weekend house fire in North Carolina
A third child has died following a weekend house fire in North Carolina, officials said.
Health & Safety
Advancements may help fight the chikungunya virus wave in South America
More than a quarter million cases of chikungunya virus have surfaced in South America this year. The virus can cause debilitating joint pain. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 18, 2023.)
Massive mental health toll in Maui wildfires: 'They've lost everything'
Officials in Hawaii are scrambling to support the enormous and growing mental health needs of Maui residents traumatized by the deadliest wildfire in modern history
For one Texas doctor, abortion bans are personal and professional
Dr. Austin Dennard is an OB-GYN who is going to give birth very soon. She also had to leave Texas to terminate a previous pregnancy because the fetus had a fatal condition.
Planning a long-haul flight? Here's how to outsmart jet lag
Wondering how to prepare for sleep disruption? Should you take melatonin or other sleep aids? Here's answers from researchers and seasoned travelers — including NPR's international correspondents.
Social media could be fueling gun violence among young people
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with ProPublica reporter Alec MacGillis about the relationship between social media and an increase in gun violence, often resulting in homicides, among young people.
The growing movement against noise pollution
As more research shows how noise pollution can have severely harmful impacts on our health, there is a growing movement looking for ways to make communities quieter and healthier.
The leadership gap for Asian American doctors
A new study shows Asian American doctors are underrepresented in leadership positions.
How to prioritize play in your life
Researchers argue that play is vital to our lives — even as adults. NPR's Life Kit has tips for prioritizing play in your life.
PHOTOS: Global heat hacks, from jazzy umbrellas in DRC to ice beans in Singapore
We asked photographers around the world to make pictures of how the locals cope with this year's record heat. They created some really cool images.