'Today, your son is my son': A doctor's words offer comfort before surgery
Before Calvin Lowe's young son went in for a major operation, his doctor shared a comforting message.
Health & Safety
Life Kit: How to log off
Lots of people struggle to put their phone down. And lots of solutions say to just log off, but it's not always that easy. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to log off.
Dog walking injuries can be surprisingly common
A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals the extent of dog walking injuries that are bad enough to send people to the ER. (This story first aired on Weekend Edition on May 13, 2023.)
For some people struggling with addictions, spending time with horses is healing
Equine therapy can help those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Two men receiving treatment near Philadelphia talk with NPR's Scott Simon about their special bond with horses.
Facing my wife's dementia: Should I fly off to see our grandkids without her?
After 40 years of living and travelling together, a writer considers a trip without his wife. He can't explain where he's going or why he can't bring her along.
FDA investigates growing salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupe
At least 45 people were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The illnesses occurred in a majority of U.S. states and in Canada.
After the Dobbs decision, birth rates are up in states with abortion ban states
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Caitlin Myers, co-author of a study that shows that births have increased in states that have abortion bans.
Morning news brief
Temporary truce begins in Gaza, with first hostages set to be released. Why progressive prosecutors often face resistance from police. Rosalynn Carter tried to end mental health discrimination.
Watching war unfold is distressing — here's how to protect your mental health
Doomscrolling won't help the people who are suffering and it might put you into a state of chronic stress. A psychiatrist who works with trauma shares advice for how to process global tragedy.
First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope
The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.