What It's Like To Handle The Nastiest Pathogens As Your Day Job
To research mysterious and deadly diseases, a scientist puts on a plastic bodysuit and steps into a lab sealed off from the outside world.
Health & Safety
In House Majority Leader's Home District, Many Depend On Health Law He Wants To Scrap
Some constituents of Rep. Kevin McCarthy who favor the law, or rely on it, see a conflict between his stated goals as a national leader and the needs of so many people in his home district.
Yemen Crisis: Humanitarians Need 'Unconditional Access' To Reach The Food-Insecure
The civil war in Yemen has killed more than 10,000 people and left most of its population in need of humanitarian assistance. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Muhannad Hadi, Middle-East regional director for the World Food Program, who recently returned from a visit there.
'Out Of The Wreck I Rise' Supports Addiction Recovery With Literary Hero Companions
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sara Bader and Neil Steinberg about their book, "Out Of The Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery," a new anthology about addiction and sobriety.
'B' And 'D' Learning Process Debunks Dyslexia Jumbled-Letters Myth
Many believe dyslexia is about jumbled letters, but experts say that's not quite right. This story explores what's happening in the brain that causes those backward letters.
How A Psychedelic Drug Helps Cancer Patients Overcome Anxiety
Many cancer patients who took the psychedelic drug psilocybin under supervision said the experience erased their anxiety and depression over illness and death.
Moroccan TV Tutorial: How To Cover Up Bruises From Domestic Abuse
The station has since apologized for the segment. But researchers say it reflects local attitudes toward domestic violence.
U.N. Finally Apologizes For Cholera In Haiti ... But Omits One Point
On Thursday, Ban Ki-moon apologized to the Haitian people: "We simply did not do enough with regard to the cholera outbreak."
Americans Don't Trust Scientists' Take On Food Issues
A new survey finds strong public support for organic food, and suspicion of GMOs — regardless of whether people vote Republican or Democratic. Also, people don't trust scientists much at all.
Study: Vast Majority Of People Who Are Depressed Do Not Seek Help
In poor countries, only 1 in 27 people received minimally adequate care. In wealthy countries, it's 1 in 5.