Q&A: Ofeibea Quist-Arcton's Breakfast With Anthony Bourdain
Yes, he is intense. He has a lot of tattoos. And he absolutely loves Senegal.
Health & Safety
A Path From 'Blackout' Drunkenness To Sobriety And Self-Acceptance
Author Sarah Hepola once got so drunk before a presentation that she didn't remember it the next day. She wrestles with her reasons for drinking in her memoir. Originally broadcast July 30, 2015.
Army's Smart Earplug Damps Explosive Noise, But Can Enhance Whispers
Many combatants return from the battlefield with hearing loss. The U.S. Army has begun deploying a "smart earplug" system that can protect hearing without blocking crucial sounds.
Scientists Say They Hope To Create A Human Genome In The Lab
A synthetic version of the human genetic blueprint might used for a wide range of medical research, scientists say. But it's far from reality, and comes with big ethical and safety questions.
A Permanent Fund That Could Help Fight Zika Exists, But It's Empty
Back in 1983, Congress authorized a public health emergency fund. But the pot of money was never very substantial and it hasn't been replenished. The fund now stands at $57,000.
Medical Examiner's Report Confirms Prince Died Of Opioid Overdose
A medical examiner's report confirmed he cause of Prince's death was self-administered fentanyl. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen about what fentanyl is and how its illicit use has led to a growing number of overdoses.
Zika Discoverer Tells Of 'Human Bait,' Draws Monkeys In Overlooked Archive
No one paid much attention to what Alexander John Haddow found in the 1940s — until the virus he studied roared to life in Latin America this year.
Bats In The Bedroom Can Spread Rabies Without An Obvious Bite
When a Wyoming woman fell ill, no one suspected that she could have rabies from a bat in her bedroom. Health officials say sleeping in a room with a bat is a rabies risk because bites are hard to see.
China's Dog Meat Festival Will Go On Despite Growing Protests
Thousands of dogs are slaughtered and served. It's unclear where they come from. Pressure is mounting, from abroad and from within China, to stop the event.
Bright Lights, Big Hassles For Children In The Hospital
The pokes and prods inflicted on children in the hospital at all hours can make it hard for them to get a decent night's sleep. Children's hospitals are now rethinking how they work at night.