The Carpenter Vs. The Gardener: Two Models Of Modern Parenting
Many parents think they can shape their child into a particular kind of adult. Psychologist Alison Gopnik says the science suggests otherwise.
Health
Do DIY Medical Tests Promise More Than They Can Deliver?
A growing number of start-ups are offering at-home tests that let you check your thyroid, your fertility, even food sensitivities. But some doctors view the tests with skepticism.
Cameras On Preemies Let In Families, Keep Germs Out
Some hospitals are putting cameras in their neonatal intensive care units to reduce the number of people — and germs — from entering. But some NICU staff may not want to be watched around the clock.
In 'Served Like A Girl,' Female Veterans Face Inequality In VA Support
NPR's Michel Martin talks with U.S. Army veteran Jas Boothe about the documentary Served Like a Girl, which follows female veterans as they prepare for the 2015 Ms. Veteran America competition.
Parenting Advice From Uncle Sam
Nervous mothers and dads once had only family and friends to turn to for advice on kids. Then, in 1912, the U.S. government created an agency devoted to children, and queries from moms poured in.
'Reveal' Report Finds Drug Rehab Program Forcing Addicts To Work As Indentured Employees
In North Carolina a rehab program uses drug offenders as care-givers for elderly and disabled patients. The participants work more than 100 hours a week without pay taking care of patients and dispensing the same drugs that they were addicted to. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Reveal's reporter Shoshana Walter about her investigation.
Digital Ambulance Chasers? Law Firms Send Ads To Patients' Phones Inside ERs
Personal injury law firms are using location-based mobile ads to target people as they enter emergency rooms. The trend is raising concerns among patients and health privacy experts.
Nebraska Police Seize Record Amount Of Fentanyl
Nebraska law enforcement recently seized 118 pounds of drugs, which they now say was entirely fentanyl. It's one of the biggest fentanyl seizures in the U.S. and enough to kill millions of people.
Why Your Health Insurer Doesn't Care About Your Big Bills
Patients may think their insurers are fighting on their behalf for the best prices. But saving patients money is often not their top priority. Just ask Michael Frank about his hip surgery.
Manoush Zomorodi: Has Constant Stimulation Replaced Boredom?
With a never-ending stream of stimulation, we rarely experience boredom. But tech podcast host Manoush Zomorodi says we actually need to feel bored in order to jump-start our creativity.