Health

After decades of wondering, an NPR reporter finally figures out how her husband’s family dog knew when the school bus would arrive everyday. She did some digging — and now …

In 2021, the three leading causes of death were heart disease, cancer and COVID-19. Andy Ryan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andy Ryan/Getty Images In 2021, the three leading causes …

Teachers report security forces barging into classrooms and shouting at girls to go home, while the international community swiftly condems the Taliban’s move. (Image credit: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP)

中国持续三年的”清零”政策突然转变之际，官方宣传让百姓困惑，虚假消息也在此间蔓延。 (Image credit: Andy Wang/AP)

Print a poster version of this comic to hang up on your fridge or give away to friends. Download the poster here. Malaka Gharib/ NPR hide caption toggle caption Malaka …

Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and …

Lauren Overman poses for a portrait at a park close to her home near Greensboro, N.C., on Nov. 21, 2022. Overman will sometimes work virtually from this picnic table as …

In NPR’s on-going investigation into medical debt with Kaiser Health News, we travel to Lawrence, Kan., to see how far one couple went to avoid bankruptcy.

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Nick Miroff about his new series for The Washington Post focused on the opioid crisis and fentanyl.

Pope Francis looks at the Christmas tree inside the Paul VI hall as he arrives to meet with faithful during an audience granted to the donors of the Christmas tree …