American Kennel Club recognizes the Danish-Swedish Farm Dog as new breed
The American Kennel Club has recognized a new breed, the Danish-Swedish Farm Dog.
Health & Safety
Norovirus cases are spiking across the U.S.
What's behind the spike in norovirus cases? Cases went down during the pandemic, likely due to better hand hygiene. This spike is likely due to people returning to our old, nasty habits.
Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting
Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.
Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds
A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say.
Thousands of people experience cardiac arrest each year. CPR can be life-saving.
In 2025 why not learn CPR? NPR's Life Kit has tips for how to help someone in cardiac arrest.
Jurassic footprints are discovered on a 'dinosaur highway' in southern England
The 166-million-year-old footprint tracks, found at a quarry in southern England, mark one of the largest discoveries in decades.
Bats catch a lift from storm winds on long-distance migrations
Migrating hundreds and hundreds of miles is hard work for the common noctule bat. But this European species makes its marathon journey a little bit easier by paying attention to the weather.
Drinking alcohol increases the risk for at least 7 types of cancer, new report shows
Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Studies show a link to at least 7 types of cancer. The more people drink, the higher the risk.
Zebra fish respond to ketamine
New research shows that the anesthetic ketamine keeps fish from giving up -- and the way it works may help figure out how it works in humans and lead to better medications for depression.