In this four-minute clip, a disembodied voice asks a child in a dimly lit room: “Are you a man or a woman now?” The child looks terrified – and like …
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Here’s a better way to help kids handle screens and fast food : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor decades, psychologists believed willpower was the ticket to a good life. “It was thought that people with better willpower would be more successful,” says psychologist Marina Milyavskaya at Carleton …
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Jean, 72, a Chinese opera performer, poses for a portrait before performing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Annice Lyn/Everyday Asia hide caption toggle caption Annice Lyn/Everyday Asia March 8 is International …
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Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren’t primarily to blame : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesfcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images The spring time change can mean waking up a little groggy. But the situation may be worse for many teenagers who appear to be getting less sleep than …
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A calming bedtime routine can help tell our bodies it’s time for bed. Dim the lights in the evening, pour yourself a relaxing cup of tea and keep a notebook …
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Digital tool aims to cut a country’s overuse of antibiotics : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA mother and child at a health center in Rwanda. The child’s condition was assessed by a nurse using the new ePOCT+ digital tablet (at the corner of the table), …
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‘Dopamine Kids’ helps parents deal with kids’ cravings for screens and sweets : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesgalitskaya/iStockphoto/Getty Images Like many parents, Michaeleen Doucleff struggled with her young daughter’s screen use. Doucleff, author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, Parent, followed the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended …
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Sauna enthusiast Michael Calcagno, second from right, sits inside a clear-walled wood-fired sauna during the Seattle Sauna Festival in November. Sauna use has taken off as a health practice and …
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Medical schools agree to expand their nutrition curriculum this fall : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that 53 medical schools in 31 states will expand their nutrition curriculum to 40 hours. Most medical schools fall short of the recommended …
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Tylenol use by pregnant women in ERs dropped after Trump autism warning : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump urged pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol in a White House announcement in September 2025. Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty …