How Media Organizations Can Help Mitigate Suicide Contagion
Hearing about suicide can increase a person's risk of suicide. But there are ways for the media to mitigate that through responsible reporting
Health & Safety
Father Of Sandy Hook Shooting Victim Dies By Apparent Suicide
Jeremy Richman spoke openly and often about the depth of his grief over the death of his 6-year-old daughter, Arielle. He said he wanted people to "hear the reality of it."
Nappuccinos To More Weekend Z's: Strategize To Catch Up On Lost Sleep
Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.
This Refugee Was A Daydream Believer When It Came To College
John Awiel Chol Diing and his family fled South Sudan when he was 4. He grew up in camps but always hoped he'd find a way out of the "end zone."
After FDA Approval, Hopes For The 1st Postpartum Depression Treatment
The FDA approved the first-ever treatment for postpartum depression. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with writer Teresa Wong about her own experiences with postpartum depression.
Are The Risks Of Drugs That Enhance Imaging Tests Overblown?
A contrast agent doesn't make you feel better or treat what's ailing you. But by making CT scans clearer, contrast might be crucial in helping your doctor make the right diagnosis.
It Will Take More Than Transparency To Reduce Drug Prices, Economists Say
The Trump administration wants to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing. But health economists say the administration's call to tie prices to what other nations pay might work better.
Controversial 'Abortion Reversal' Regimen Is Put To The Test
Several states require doctors who perform medical abortions to tell their patients the procedure can be "reversed" with progesterone. There's an absence of evidence to support that contention.
Pregnant Behind Bars: What We Do And Don't Know About Pregnancy And Incarceration
Pregnant women in prison face difficult circumstances, and data on their pregnancies has been scarce. New research lays the groundwork for addressing this neglected public health issue.