Dayo Okeniyi Is Probably The First Nigerian Actor To Be Shot By J-Lo
Why are Nigerians making a splash in Hollywood? We ask a star of the new NBC series Shades of Blue.
Health & Safety
Uncle Sam Just Told Us To Drink Water, Not Soda. You Might've Missed It
Scientists had asked the USDA to add a water symbol to MyPlate when it updated the Dietary Guidelines. It didn't happen. Instead, there's language to opt for H20 instead of soda — if you can find it.
Worrisome Bat-Disease Map Shouldn't Make People Fear Bats
A new map shows where the risk is highest for humans catching diseases from bats. But the researchers urge humans to remember: Bats do a lot of good, too!
Anonymous Football Player Details Fear Of Health Risks In 'NFL Confidential'
In part two of their conversation, NPR's Audie Cornish talks to an anonymous professional football player, whose new book is called NFL Confidential, about the fear of injury from playing football.
Why Employers' Incentives For Weight Loss Fall Flat With Workers
An offer of savings on health insurance failed to motivate people to lose a modest amount of weight at a Philadelphia hospital system.
New Dietary Guidelines Call For Limits On Sugar, Red Meat
There's new diet advice out Thursday from the federal government. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines, which are updated every five years, serve as the government's official advice on what we should be eating. New this year: a recommendation to limit sugar to no more than 10 percent of daily calories. The guidelines also call for a shift to alternative sources of protein such as seafood, nuts and beans.
Debate Over Bird Flu Research Moratorium Flares Up Again
Scientists are convening to debate whether experiments that make some viruses more contagious in order to advance understanding of potential outbreaks are worth the risk of creating one.
Itchy Eyes? Sneezing? Maybe Blame That Allergy On Neanderthals
At least three genes that predispose some of us to hay fever and other allergies came from Neanderthal DNA, scientists say. The genes very likely boosted the immunity of our early ancestors.
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Us Your Toilets (Without Parasites)
The Romans are famous for their baths, aqueducts and toilets. But the sanitary innovations might not have done as much to improve health as was once believed.
Hillary Clinton Outlines Plan To Address Autism
This week in Iowa, Hillary Clinton announced a detailed plan to address autism, including additional resources and research. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Ron Fournier, a columnist for National Journal and father of a child with Asperger's syndrome, about the plan and the significance of a presidential campaign taking on the issue.