'Where The Need Is': Tackling Teen Pregnancy With A Midwife At School
With teen pregnancy rates in some communities stubbornly high, one school district is trying something different: staff the schools with a midwife.
Health & Safety
'Ramadan Kitchen' Gives Syrian Refugees A Taste Of Home
The kitchen serves 5,000 iftar meals daily to displaced families living in camps in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon during Ramadan. For many, it offers a sense of community, family and tradition.
After High School, Young Women's Exercise Rates Plunge
After they lose access to high school sports, young women — especially young women of color — generally get less exercise than they should, a study suggests, and far less exercise than young men get.
How Hunger Pangs Can Make Nice People 'Hangry'
For someone to become "hangry," context is key. People need to be in a negative situation or subject to negative stimuli to have a hangry response.
The Perils Of Pushing Kids Too Hard, And How Parents Can Learn To Back Off
Part of a parent's job is to help kids do their best, but pushing too hard can backfire. Research shows kids in high-achieving communities are at higher risk of anxiety, depression and substance use.
What Might Be Behind The Mystery Health Problems U.S. Diplomats Are Experiencing
American diplomats in two countries — China and Cuba — have reported falling ill with symptoms the State Department says are consistent with a concussion or minor traumatic brain injury.
A Science Writer Explores The 'Perversions And Potential' Of Genetic Tests
Carl Zimmer wondered what secrets lurked in his genetic code — so he decided to have his genome sequenced. He writes about the implications of the study of genetics in She Has Her Mother's Laugh.
Lawmaker Says Money Will Be Earmarked For State Suicide Hotline
North Carolina lawmakers are reassuring mental health advocates that there will be money available to fund the state Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Federal funding for the hotline runs out
For Ramadan, More Muslims Shape Diets Around Physical And Mental Health
A growing number of Muslim food bloggers and dietitians say that fitness and spirituality go hand in hand, and are sharing tips to encourage mindfulness in food choices to keep from overindulging.
The Surprising History Of Old-Timey Swahili Postcards
An exhibit at the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art reveals the enlightening yet troubling stories behind these turn-of-the-century souvenirs.