People say they've faced withdrawals from SSRIs. They want recognition and research
A growing number of people who take SSRIs are saying they've suffered difficult withdrawal symptoms from long-term use, including dysphoria and sexual dysfunction.
Health Officials Identify More Cases Of Locally Acquired Zika In Florida
Health officials in Florida are investigating an area in Miami Beach where there are two new cases of locally acquired Zika virus. In all, federal and state officials are investigating nine areas in Florida where local Zika transmission may be taking place.
Week In Politics: Trump Campaign Shake-Ups
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and Eliana Johnson of the National Review. They discuss the recent shake-ups within the Trump campaign and the Clinton Foundation's announcement that if Hillary Clinton is elected president, the foundation will stop accepting donations from corporations or foreign governments.
French Beaches On High Alert After Recent Terror Attacks
As the French go on their August vacations this year, nothing is as it used to be. Even a scenic Normandy beach town, often featured in paintings by the Impressionists, is on its guard.
'Mother Jones' Reporter Reveals Details Of Life Inside A Private Prison
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Mother Jones reporter Shane Bauer about what life is like in private prisons. For an undercover piece, he worked as a prison guard in a private prison for four months. On Thursday, the Justice Department said the federal government will not renew its contracts with private prison operators.
Sting's Brain Scan Reveals Clues About How The Musical Mind Works
When Dr. Daniel J. Levitin, a McGill University cognitive neuroscientist, mapped the brain of musician Sting in 2007, he found that a musically trained mind will make deep connections to different types of music.
Who Are The Duffer Brothers? 'Stranger Things' Creators On Netflix's Summer Hit
Netflix's surprise summer TV hit, Stranger Things, is full of scares and 1980s nostalgia. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matt and Ross Duffer, the relatively unknown brothers behind the show.
Modern Television Portrays Complex View Of The Middle Class
As part of the All Things Considered series, "The New Middle," we take a look at how the middle class has been portrayed on television.
Iowa Republicans Struggle To Reconcile Support For Trump And TPP
Most Iowa Republicans are strong backers of Donald Trump and an Asian free trade deal that Trump opposes.