Lessons In Love For Generation Snapchat
Young people say they want more guidance in navigating love and relationships. So new classes at some schools are less about the "plumbing" and more about the passion.
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This Thanksgiving, Carve Out Time To Talk About End-Of-Life Wishes
Turkey dinner with a side dish of death isn't everyone's idea of a festive meal. But end-of-life planning advocates say the holidays are an ideal time to have these conversations with family members.
Health Care System Fails Many Transgender Americans
Nearly a third of transgender people responding to an NPR poll say they have no regular access to health care. Very few medical offices are prepared to care for people who have transitioned.
Popular Surgery To Ease Chronic Shoulder Pain Called Into Question
U.K. scientists say arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs or bits of ragged tissue in sore shoulders offered no more pain relief than than sham surgery in their randomized test.
U.S. Surgeon General Says Working Together Is Key To Combating Opioid Crisis
The country's top public health advocate says the cycle of opioid addiction won't be stopped without more money from Congress and cooperation among federal, state and local officials.
Dog Owners Have Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease, Swedish Data Suggest
Researchers looked at hospital visits in Sweden's public health care system and checked them against dog registration records. They found dog owners had lower rates of heart disease.
Spit Test May Help Reveal Concussion Severity
When a child suffers a concussion, it's very hard to tell if the brain injury will cause long-term problems. An experimental test that looks for bits of genetic material in spit might help.
Odds Are, They're Taking Your Blood Pressure All Wrong
New guidelines have lowered the threshold for high blood pressure to 130/80, which makes it even more important to get an accurate reading. Here's how to increase the odds of getting it right.
It's Not Just Politics. Food Can Stir Holiday Conflict, Too
Lots of families fight over politics at the holiday table. But decisions about which foods to put on the table can also whip up stress and squabbles.
The Many Forms, Faces And Causes Of PTSD
You don't have to be in the military to have experiences that could lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, a doctor says.