Surviving Steroids: The Dark Side Of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Ozy.com deputy editor Eugene Robinson talks with NPR's Arun Rath about his past experiences with performance-enhancing drugs and "the dark side" of steroids.
Health & Safety
What Obama Should Say And Do About Ebola
The president is expected to announce a new U.S. effort to help stop the Ebola outbreak. What kind of help should the U.S. provide? We asked two specialists.
Changing Tack, GOP Candidates Support Over-The-Counter Birth Control
A string of Republican Senate candidates are getting behind over-the-counter birth control, a move that could draw women voters.
Nightmares And Darkness Follow Marine Home From Iraq War
Jeff Lucey deployed to Iraq with the Marines in 2003. He returned home later that year, and initially, all seemed well. But it slowly became apparent that Lucey was struggling with invisible wounds.
Covering Up With The Hijab May Aid Women's Body Image
A few studies have found that modest clothing is connected with a healthier body image. So a British psychologist looked at whether the hijab protected women against the pressure to be thin.
Nepal Struggles To Help Villages Washed Away In Floods
Thousands of families are living in schools, empty buildings and open fields after massive flooding. Although there's money to help, many are still without food, water and a dry place to sleep.
Philip Morris Sues Uruguay Over Graphic Cigarette Packaging
The country requires photos of decaying teeth and gruesome hospital scenes on every pack. Philip Morris sees this as a violation of a trade agreement and is suing Uruguay for $25 million.
NFL Admits Players Are At Increased Risk Of Brain Injury
After decades of denial, the NFL admitted this week that its players face a higher risk for long-term brain injuries than the general population. NPR's Arun Rath talks with ESPN writer Steve Fainaru.
Africans Are Introduced To The Blood Pressure Cuff
Esther Okaya is one of a growing number of Africans suffering from hypertension. New efforts to fight the condition include a $1 bonus for health workers who identify and bring in a patient.
USAID Steps Up Building Of New Ebola Treatment Units
Dr. Rajiv Shah, head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, speaks with NPR's Lynn Neary about the organization's efforts to coordinate a worldwide response to the Ebola crisis.