Magnesium is social media's new favorite magic aid for sleep. Here's what science says
Is there anything to the social media craze for using magnesium supplements to help you get to sleep?
Health & Safety
Heat training can help athletes -- and the rest of us -- adapt to hotter weather
Some Olympic athletes prepared for Paris with a technique for acclimatizing to hot weather. Healthy people can take a cue from them, medical experts say, to build up tolerance for heat.
Chef Michael Rafidi's innovative Middle Eastern cuisine has made him a star
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Chef Michael Rafidi, who recently became the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef of the Year.
A historic new law would protect kids online and hold tech companies accountable
The new law would require tech companies to limit children's exposure to dangerous online content. The last time Congress legislated on kids online safety was before social media and smartphones.
New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain
The mummy is believed to be a relative of Senmut, an architect who worked during the reign of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female leader, Queen Hatshepsut. Senmut’s final years also remain a mystery.
Prize for the eyes: WHO honors film on Indonesia's pioneering women eye docs
The short documentary is called The Visionary Women of Indonesia. It profiles women ophthalmologists who are addressing the high rate of blindness in their country — and fighting sexism as well.
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's. Are doctors ready for what's next?
A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them.
A new kind of blood test can detect signs of Alzheimer’s with remarkable accuracy
New blood tests are set to change how Alzheimer's is diagnosed and treated by offering an easy way to see if patients have amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brains — hallmarks of the disease.
How a bunk bed acrobat from a favela in Brazil became the #2 female gymnast in the world
Rebeca Andrade grew up one of 8 kids raised by a single mom. At age 4, she showed off at a gym tryout. After her silver medal in the Paris Olympics, Brazil is hailing her as a "national treasure."
66 laid off following break between two Greensboro health care organizations
The abrupt end of a partnership between two Greensboro-based health care organizations has led to a 66-person layoff.