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Worldwide, women cook nearly 9 meals a week on average, while men cook only 4, according to a new survey. Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images …

Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, was asked to complete a mental health questionnaire as part of her annual physical. A brief conversation with her doctor landed her with …

A fiber found in barley, called beta-glucan, may improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure and increase satiation between meals, research shows. LauriPatterson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption LauriPatterson/Getty Images A …

So what is a walking school bus? A new children’s book set in South Africa tells the story of some intrepid youngsters who figured out a way to stay safe …

For three weeks, medical staff at hospitals in Gaza have been working nonstop. Doctors say they’re making life and death decisions about who they can treat while dealing with their …

This former NPR intern shows off our mosquito costume. He’d no doubt rather bite into candy corn than a human arm. Ben de la Cruz/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ben …

Approximately 50,000 women are pregnant in Gaza’s population of 2.2 million and 150 of them give birth each day. Medical care and clean water are dire needs, says the UN …

Intermittent fasting is popular for weight-loss. A new study finds it might help with diabetes too. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Intermittent fasting is enjoying a moment in many American households. By …

Inspired by a childhood in sun-baked Ethiopia, Heman Bekele wanted to tackle skin cancer. He came up with a topical cancer-fighting soap, and it won him the 3M Young Scientist’s …

Intermittent fasting performed as well as calorie-counting for helping people with Type 2 diabetes manage weight and blood sugar. lacaosa/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption lacaosa/Getty Images Intermittent fasting performed …