DK Metcalf's ASL teacher says Seahawks receiver brings his own flair to the language
Darrell Utley had no idea his client was a football star when they began American Sign Language lessons.
Health & Safety
Quaker Oats recalls granola products because of concerns of salmonella contamination
Quaker said that it has not received any reports of salmonella infections related to the recalled granola products. The full list of recalled foods includes granola oats cereals and Quaker Chewy Bars.
Pod Corner: 'Imminent Danger'
The new podcast Imminent Danger looks at the troubling medical career of one OB-GYN and what it tells us about how doctors are vetted in the United States.
What parents need to know before giving kids melatonin
Research shows nearly 1 in 5 school-age children are using melatonin to help them sleep. But these supplements are unregulated and pediatricians worry about their safety and the dose.
What is ketamine, the drug tied to actor Matthew Perry's death?
Perry was using ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. But his last infusion was likely not responsible for his death, according to his autopsy.
Why do doctors still use pagers?
At a surprisingly large number of hospitals, the pager remains the backbone of communication. The Planet Money team tries to understand why the pager has been so hard to replace.
The WeightWatchers CEO tells NPR why the company is embracing weight loss drugs
NPR's Juana Summers talks with WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani about the company's recent decision to provide weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.
We asked, you answered: How have 'alloparents' come to your rescue?
"Alloparents" means "other parents" — family, friends, community folk, even strangers — who lend a hand to a parent. Here are stories you shared about your own encounters with alloparents.
How do you discipline an in-school overdose? In some districts, you don't
Amid the rise in teen opioid overdoses, school systems from California to Maryland are changing their approach: Instead of zero tolerance, they're turning to rehabilitation.
It's been 50 years since homosexuality was removed from a list of mental illnesses
It's been 50 years since the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders, a milestone that helped change the perception of LGBTQ+ people in America.