A Common Secret: Struggling With The Stigma Of Herpes
Chances are that you know someone with the virus. But many people don't talk about it. Some say opening up about their herpes status helped them move on.
Health & Safety
Hillary Clinton's Elixir: Can A Hot Pepper A Day Boost Immunity?
The presidential candidate says a jalapeño a day helps keep her healthy on the campaign trail. She could be on to something: A large recent study linked a spicy-food habit to longevity.
Is Netflix Chill? Kenyan Authorities Threaten To Ban The Streaming Site
Two weeks ago, Kenyans finally got access to Netflix. But we still don't know if they'll binge happily every after.
When Warm Weather Refugees First Met Snow: Readers, Share Your Stories!
A YouTube video shows Syrian refugees celebrating their first snowy winter in Canada. Goats and Soda readers, tell us, when was your first snow — and how did you react?
#ZikaQA: Watch Goats and Soda's Live Q&A On The Zika Virus
NPR correspondents Lourdes Garcia-Navarro and Jason Beaubien will answer your questions on the Zika virus in a live YouTube Q&A. Submit your questions now.
Study Erred In Finding No Link Between Teen Pot Use And Psychosis
The American Psychological Association corrected a study that found no health problems from teen boys' pot smoking. It had contradicted other studies that found increased risk of psychotic disorders.
Childhood Vaccination Rates Climb In California
State health officials suspect California's big measles outbreak last year helped persuade parents to get their kids immunized against other illnesses, too.
Federal Workplace Law Fails To Protect Employees Left Out Of Workers' Comp
Companies that opt out of state workers' comp laws say the Employee Retirement Income Security Act will ensure that injured workers get justice. An NPR investigation found that may not be true.
The Real Goal For These Cricket-Crazy Maasai Men? Ending 'The Cut'
In the movie "Warriors," they use their status from playing cricket to speak out against FGM. And the game's fun, too.
What Happens To The Body And Mind When Starvation Sets In?
What is the process of starvation like? Do women have a survival advantage because of their greater percentage of stored body fat? These are some of the questions we asked our experts.