Health PsychologyAug 27, 2026
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they'd drink a little less
A big glass of moo juice — no, make that several glasses a day — is common in Rwanda. Is that too much of a good thing?
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Health PsychologyAug 27, 2026
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak and new food recalls raise concerns about food safety
Amid a record-setting outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite, food safety advocates say risks to food production are increasing.
Health PsychologyAug 27, 2026
Vaping best way to quit smoking, new study finds
A team looked at 80 major trials involving nearly 30,000 people and found that nicotine vapes were more effective than traditional aids, increasing the success rate by about 60 percent.
Health PsychologyAug 27, 2026
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer, by blocking a protein that fuels tumor growth in the vast majority of cases.
Health PsychologyAug 26, 2026
Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching on
The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such prescriptions.
Health PsychologyAug 26, 2026
Recalls paint only part of the food safety picture
Recalls of lettuce, jalapeno peppers and eggs because of foodborne illness outbreaks have put a spotlight on the safety of the U.S. food supply. How much do the recalls tell us?
Health PsychologyAug 26, 2026
States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices
Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.
Health PsychologyAug 26, 2026
COMIC: Trying for a baby? These lifestyle habits may boost your fertility odds
This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which activities to avoid.
Health PsychologyAug 25, 2026
At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE.
Health PsychologyAug 25, 2026
Kids with brain injuries thrive at this camp. But federal research funding is in flux
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, as well as grants to states to help such patients, is in limbo.
Health PsychologyAug 25, 2026
Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it's 'still a hazmat situation'
Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins.
Health PsychologyAug 25, 2026
€1M Announced For Maynooth University Research Into Links Between Sleep And Mental Health
A €1 million investment for Maynooth University is set to allow for research into how sleep influences mental health and why disruptions to sleep are linked to conditions such as depression, anxiety, ...
Health PsychologyAug 24, 2026
A look at the future of brain research funding, from a kids' camp for TBI survivors
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, and grants to states to help such patients, is in limbo.
Health PsychologyAug 24, 2026
Maynooth-led sleep research will examine links with mental health
Irish-led research is to examine why disruption to sleep is linked to conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Researchers at Maynooth University will investigate ...
Health PsychologyAug 24, 2026
Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol
A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but research shows the big risk to students is alcohol.
Health PsychologyAug 24, 2026
High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream
Scientists are increasingly interested in how different exercise intensities can trigger different responses, all the way down to the proteins and tiny molecules in our bloodstream. A new study finds that an all out…
Health PsychologyAug 23, 2026
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Health PsychologyAug 23, 2026
Can Steroids Cause Anxiety, Insomnia, or Mood Changes?
A medication prescribed for a physical illness can sometimes have unexpected effects on the mind, from disrupted sleep to significant changes in mood and behavior.
Health PsychologyAug 23, 2026
Heatwaves Can Take a Toll on Mental Health
A study of nearly 6,900 involuntary psychiatric admissions in Attica found seasonal patterns in hospitalizations and links to temperature, wind speed and atmospheric pressure ...
Health PsychologyAug 21, 2026
How to think about this summer's slate of food safety recalls
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Don Schaffner, a food microbiology specialist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University, about this summer's foodborne illnesses and recalls.
Health PsychologyAug 21, 2026
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
Disabled adults learn and work in their communities. That right is under threat
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
New mRNA vaccine could reduce the recurrence and spread of skin cancer
Merck and Moderna announced a successful late-stage trial for a melanoma vaccine. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Robert Vonderheide of Penn Medicine and the American Association for Cancer Research.
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
When "I'm Just Overthinking" Starts Interfering With Sleep And Appetite
You may overthink sometimes. A difficult conversation may replay in your head, a decision may be analysed repeatedly, or you may keep imagining what could go w ...
Health PsychologyAug 20, 2026
How Do Mental Health Disorders Affect Brain Function?
Mental health disorders affect more than mood or behavior. They can influence how the brain processes emotions, stores memories, manages stress, and handles daily experiences. Conditions including ...
Health PsychologyAug 19, 2026
Poor Sleep in Middle Age May Cut Working Years After 50, Study Finds
A Finnish study found middle-aged adults with severe sleep disorders or excessive sleep have shorter working lives after 50, as South Koreans ...
Health PsychologyAug 19, 2026
Scientists have linked sleep disorders after 50 years with early retirement from work
Regular sleep disorders after the age of 50 are associated with a reduction in the expected length of working life by 5-8 months. For people who slept for nine hours or more, this indicator was also ...