Study: Plastic Baby Bottles Shed Microplastics When Heated. Should You Be Worried?
The implications for a child's health are not yet known. The study's authors urge people not to panic — and stress the need for more research.
Children's Health
'The Big Experiment': Alaska School District Returns To Classrooms
A school district just north of Anchorage, Alaska, has more than 11,000 students in class. While there have been some coronavirus cases, the district says it's been able to deal with them quickly.
Portraits Of Resilience: How 19 Women Around The Globe Face The Pandemic
Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. They take care of the kids, the house, the survival of families. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Scientists know that tiny particles from smoke can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. But the long-term health effects of this are not fully understood.
Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19?
There's evidence that certain vaccines boost the body's defense against many kinds of illness. Scientists are investigating whether this benefit extends to protection from COVID-19.
Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'
Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.
Learning Curve: How Physical Education Works In A Virtual Learning Environment
For our series "Learning Curve," Megaera Regan explains how she's teaching physical education to elementary students in Port Washington, N.Y.
A Study In India Shows That Children Play Major Role In Coronavirus Transmission
A massive study of coronavirus cases in India found that a significant number of virus transmissions originate from and happen between children.
Kids In New York City Go Back To School For In-Person Classes
After two delays and many contentious debates with teachers, parents and principals, students in the largest school district in the country are returning to in-person school.
Juggling Financial Stress And Caregiving, Parents Are 'Very Not OK' In The Pandemic
The pandemic economy is squeezing families with kids: 74% of those earning less than $100,000 report serious financial woes, in an NPR poll. Experts worry about lasting impacts on kids' mental health.