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The majority of foods sold in U.S. grocery stores are considered ultra-processed. But some nutritionists say not all of them are unhealthy. ruzanna/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ruzanna/iStockphoto/Getty Images …

The goal: inoculate 90% of girls in parts of Pakistan to immunize them against the infection that causes cervical cancer. “Our biggest challenge was to counter misinformation,” says a spokesman. …

Breaking your scrolling habit could help you feel calmer, happier, and more energized. NPR’s Life Kit explains how to get there. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: When was the last time you …

Parents who want their kids to cut back on screen time might want to get a handle on their own by designating specific parameters for their devices. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: …

A new survey asked adults about social divisions. Those who found them to be a significant source of stress were more likely to say they felt isolated and left out …

Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats … and virus spread …

Patients with high cholesterol often take medicine for years to manage it but a new gene-editing treatment has potential to make a difference. TEK IMAGE/Science Photo Library/Getty Images hide caption …

Dr. Jamal Eltaeb of Sudan has been awarded the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. He says, “Every day we work in the impossible conditions with barely enough to keep people …

America’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the …

A toddler gets the MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic in Lubbock, Texas, during the measles outbreak in that state earlier this year. Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …