Jonathan Alperstein, one of the researchers, excavates a portion of land on an ancient agricultural site in Michigan. Jesse Casana hide caption toggle caption Jesse Casana Archeologists studying a forested …
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How a stranger saved premature baby in need of a blood transfusion : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmy Connor (left) with her son, James Connor. Amy Connor hide caption toggle caption Amy Connor This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain …
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U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma. (Image credit: Andy Crump)
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House fires, mass shootings, emergency medical procedures and mental health crises. Emergencies can happen at any time — and knowing how to overcome feelings of panic, stress and indecision can …
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Astronaut Kellie Gerardi shares her journey with secondary infertility : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesStruggling to have a second child, astronaut Kellie Gerardi uses her social media presence to let others know they’re not alone. She’s pictured above in 2021 in New York City. …
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A new health advisory calls on AI developers to protect young people
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new report by the American Psychological Association calls on AI developers to build in features to protect the mental health of teen and young adults.
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Medicare seeks lower prices for drugs, including Ozempic : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedicare has started price negotiations for 15 medicines, including the diabetes drug Ozempic. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images As President Trump touts his own executive …
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To get from experience to emotion, the brain hits ‘sustain’ : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience and responds with an emotion. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment RF/Getty …
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for efforts to limit Americans’ exposure to toxic substances. But the Trump administration is also taking actions that run counter to this …
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COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCOVID vaccine access will be more limited for some groups, after federal health officials changed recommendations. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Loryn Competti was watching …