Black men and therapy
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Damon Young about mental health and his decision to seek therapy.
Health & Safety
2022 was a record high year for Obamacare enrollment
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Julie Appleby at Kaiser Health News about a record year of people signing up for Obamacare medical plans, as enrollment closes Sunday.
Transgender and non-binary people are up to six times more likely to have autism
Transgender and non-binary people are up to six times more likely to also have autism. This intersection has researchers trying to understand the connection and how society views these identities.
What's the #1 thing to change to be happier? A top happiness researcher weighs in
There are plenty of factors in life that contribute to happiness. But could keeping in touch with your loved ones be the most important?
In Appalachia, one group of sex educators is harassed into pausing its work
A backlash against comprehensive approaches to sex education is taking root across the U.S. In Appalachia, a group of sex educators is suspending public events for now after members were threatened.
China's COVID surge prompts CDC to expand a hunt for new variants among air travelers
It would make more sense to screen a plane's wastewater to look for new variants than to screen individual passenger volunteers, some researchers say. Others say any information is helpful.
Screening at U.S. airports expands to try to detect new COVID variants
The CDC has expanded screening of incoming international air travelers to try to more quickly spot any new variants that might emerge from China's massive COVID outbreak.
What you need to know about gas stoves and health risks
Gas stoves have been in the news as the Consumer Product Safety Commission researches emissions and health effects. NPR Climate Desk's Jeff Brady sorts the misinformation from the facts.
More people than ever buy insurance on Healthcare.gov
It's the last weekend for Obamacare open enrollment, and nearly 16 million Americans have signed up for a health insurance plan.
Open enrollment for ACA insurance has already had a record year for sign-ups
Nearly 16 million people have already signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. There are still three more days to sign up. (Story aired on ATC on Jan. 12, 2023.)