Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out
At a recent medical gathering, researchers presented their latest hypotheses about what causes – and what could treat – the lingering disease.
On Disabilities
A writer pieces together the story of a family secret: An aunt who was sent away
In an Atlantic article, "The Ones We Sent Away," Jennifer Senior tells the story of her aunt, who was institutionalized at age 21 months because of her intellectual and developmental disability.
When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help
A severe traumatic brain injury can make it hard to remember recent events or conversations. But a form of brain stimulation appears to ease this memory deficit.
At Yemeni prosthetics clinic, the patients keep coming even though the war has slowed
The civil war in Yemen seems to be cooling off, but its deadly legacy of land mines will be felt for decades. At a prosthetics clinic near the the front line, children bear a disproportionate burden.
When illness or death leave craft projects unfinished, these strangers step in to help
It can be heartbreaking to let go of a hand-made rug or sweater that a loved one didn't quite finish. A group of volunteer knitters, quilters and other crafters offer some closure.
Reddit says new accessibility tools for moderators are coming. Mods are skeptical
In response to the new changes, set to roll out starting Saturday, moderators expressed a lack of confidence that Reddit's promises to improve accessibility will be substantial in the long run.
What ALS has taken from one couple and how they've held on to love
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya about the impact living with ALS has had on their lives.
A San Antonio mom made a mobile unit for restroom needs of people with disabilities
It's hard to find good public restrooms at festivals and other large events. It's even harder if you're someone with a physical disability. A woman in San Antonio has come up with a solution.
This mobile bathroom is designed to meet the specialized needs of the disabled public
It's hard to find good public restrooms at festivals and other large events. It's even harder if you're someone with a profound disability. A woman in San Antonio has come up with a solution.
Millions of people have long COVID brain fog — and there's a shortage of answers
Psychologist James Jackson says people with long COVID experience impaired brain function and mental health issues. He offers some practical advice and support in his new book, Clearing the Fog.