Greensboro psychologist offers tips to reduce holiday stress
Managing the mind and body presents challenges in the season where indulgences can be part of the routine.
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For 'time cells' in the brain, what matters is what happens in the moment
The brain uses special neurons called time cells to organize our memories of events and experiences. But, despite their name, these cells don't work like a clock.
Understanding the mental health crisis afflicting American teens
Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide have risen in recent years. NY Times reporter Matt Richtel says we lack the therapists and treatment centers to care for teens who are suffering.
CVS and Walgreens limit sales of children's meds as the 'tripledemic' drives demand
Walgreens will limit online orders of children's fever and pain medicine to six items "to help support availability and avoid excess purchases." At CVS stores, purchases will be limited to two.
Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular
In response to growing abortion restrictions, many health care providers report a rising number of patients seeking vasectomy care.
What is anxiety?
Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and physical health.
Popular global TikToks of 2022: Bad Bunny leads the fluffle!
TikTok is more than just goofy dances and challenges. Here are some of the most widely viewed — and engaging — global TikToks of the year.
How a Black neighborhood association in Pittsburgh helped shape emergency medicine
American Sirens author Kevin Hazzard tells the story Freedom House, a neighborhood nonprofit that, with the help of a pioneering physician, trained some of the nation's first paramedics.
In North Carolina, more people are training to support patients through an abortion
In the months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, training groups in North Carolina say they've seen an uptick in interest from people wanting to work as abortion doulas.
The story of a Kansas couple struggling to avoid bankruptcy over medical debt
In NPR's on-going investigation into medical debt with Kaiser Health News, we travel to Lawrence, Kan., to see how far one couple went to avoid bankruptcy.