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An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide would lead to a decrease in the nutritional content of many foods, such as rice, seen here growing in Malaysia.

Health & Safety

How More Carbon Dioxide In The Air Could Lead To More Human Disease

4:02pm July 03, 2018

by Paul Chisholm

Nutrients in crops fall as carbon dioxide rises. People who don't get enough of the right nutrients are more likely to get sick. Researchers have now estimated the effects.

Unlike the three-year residency programs that doctors must generally complete after medical school in order to practice medicine, nurse practitioner residency programs, sometimes called fellowships, are completely voluntary.

More Nurse Practitioners Are Pursuing Residency Training To Hone Skills

3:27pm July 03, 2018

by Michelle Andrews

Proponents of postgraduate residencies say the extra clinical training boosts expertise in dealing with complex medical cases. But some nurse practitioner groups see the programs as unnecessary.

Things you wish you'd known before having a baby.

Your Best Parenting Advice: From Meddling Parents To Poop Management

12:34pm July 03, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

We asked NPR readers to share what they wished they'd known before becoming parents. More than 1,000 moms and dads sent in their stories.

Sunscreens containing minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide reflect the sun's rays away from skin and are a good alternative to chemicals that could be harmful to ocean reefs.

Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here's What To Use Instead

6:17pm July 02, 2018

by April Fulton

Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals that have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.

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The latest study to link coffee and longevity adds to a growing body of evidence that, far from a vice, the brew can be protective of good health.

Coffee Drinkers Are More Likely To Live Longer. Decaf May Do The Trick, Too

4:34pm July 02, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

The latest study to link coffee and longevity adds to a growing body of evidence that, far from a vice, the brew can be protective of good health.

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Sudanese dockworkers unload bags of grain from a U.S. ship at Port Sudan on the Red Sea.

QUIZ: The Country That Gives The Most Humanitarian Aid Is ...

2:18pm July 02, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

The world gave a record amount of money to help people caught up in international crises. We've got ten questions so you can test your aid I.Q.

VIDEO: Are We Headed Toward A Post-Antibiotic World?

10:43am July 02, 2018

by Jason Beaubien

Antibiotics are one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine. But they come with a catch: If you abuse them, you lose them.

Health & Safety

India Beat One Of The World's Deadliest Viruses — And Made A Music Video About It

7:05am July 01, 2018

by Kamala Thiagarajan

Two brothers mysteriously fell ill — and soon died. The cause turned out to be the dangerous Nipah virus. Here's how India responded.

Minneapolis Investigates Police Use Of Ketamine On Suspects

5:53pm June 30, 2018

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix about the investigation into the Minneapolis police and EMTs sedating people in custody.

Chart of mosquito repellents in a 2015 study

Health & Safety

A Guide To Mosquito Repellents, From DEET To ... Gin And Tonic?

10:15am June 30, 2018

by Susan Brink

Bug-repellent wristbands? Victoria's Secret perfume? That old standby DEET? A look at the newest — and the tried-and-truest — methods of keeping skeeters from biting.