Health & Safety

What you need to know about gas stoves and health risks

4:04pm January 13, 2023

by Jeff Brady

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.

An illustration of cookie jars labeled "HMO" and "PPO."

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More people than ever buy insurance on Healthcare.gov

12:49pm January 13, 2023

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

It's the last weekend for Obamacare open enrollment, and nearly 16 million Americans have signed up for a health insurance plan.

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Open enrollment for ACA insurance has already had a record year for sign-ups

7:45am January 13, 2023

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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.)

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Why 2 Seattle area school districts are suing 5 social media companies

7:44am January 13, 2023

by Eilís O'Neill

The school districts allege that the companies' practices have led to increased anxiety, depression, eating disorders and bullying among children.

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Examining how effective the national mental health helpline has been

5:14am January 13, 2023

by Rhitu Chatterjee

It's been six months since the launch of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We check in on how many people are using it, and whether it's connecting them to help.

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How the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline has helped marginalized communities

5:14am January 13, 2023

Author and therapist Natalie Gutierrez speaks with NPR's Dwane Brown about how the national 988 hotline can help marginalized communities with mental health issues.

Walking five minutes every half-hour can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

Sitting all day can be deadly. 5-minute walks can offset harms

6:43pm January 12, 2023

by Allison Aubrey

A new study finds that taking regular, short bouts of movement during the day can reduce the risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

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New guidelines may mean earlier drug interventions for childhood obesity

4:27pm January 12, 2023

by Paul Garber

The American Academy of Pediatrics has made a

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Open enrollment for ACA insurance is about to close. It's already a record year for sign-ups

3:57pm January 12, 2023

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Nearly 16 million people have enrolled so far, and people can still sign up in most places until Sunday.

Retired NFL player Ryan Shazier, pictured in 2018, relearned how to walk after suffering a spinal cord injury during a 2017 game.

Ryan Shazier was seriously injured in an NFL game. He has advice for Damar Hamlin

11:33am January 12, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

The players suffered different injuries, though in similar settings. The former Steeler reflects on the memories Hamlin's collapse brought back and what he learned from his own long road to recovery.

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