Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark
Diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's spread through the brain like a forest fire. A new study suggests how the fire starts.
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'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets
Why is it so difficult for parents to limit screen time? Why are kids cranky after a birthday party? Or unable to stop playing video games? The answer may be in brain chemistry: too much dopamine.
Scientists are still trying to answer the age-old chicken or the egg question
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to scientist Michael Benton about his new research, trying to answer the age old question: which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer
Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Testosterone is probably safe for your heart. But it can't stop 'manopause'
A new study finds men with low T who used a gel to increase the hormone did not have a higher rate of heart attacks than men on a placebo. But the anti-aging benefits are iffy.
Science news: Elements of life on a Saturn moon and how spaceflight affects the brain
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with hosts of NPR's science podcast, Short Wave about Saturn's moon Enceladus, a tiny 'quasi-moon' near Earth's orbit, and how spaceflight affects astronauts' brains.
Georgia is becoming a hub for electric vehicle production. Just don't mention climate
Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, is pledging to make his state the "electric mobility capital" of the country without embracing the climate realities that are helping drive the transition.
A woman in Ecuador was mistakenly declared dead. A doctor says these cases are rare
A woman in Ecuador was declared dead but surprised family members at her wake. Negligence by medical professionals and certain medical conditions can lead to living patients being declared dead.
Revenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma
The marine mammals have been "attacking" sailboats since 2020. But those encounters are becoming more frequent, and some say the orcas' tactics are evolving.