Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a ...

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a ...

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of ...

In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of ...

A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is ...

This year saw the dismantling of USAID, the United States' premier aid agency. What was the impact and what does the future of U.S. foreign aid look like in the health realm?

A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where you're less likely to hold back.

Researchers studying the human brain shared a lot of fascinating research this year, like how to keep brains young and how to reduce inflammation in joints.

Public health and MAHA leaders have different views on how to improve Americans' health, and they often talk past each other. A podcast launched this year, called "Why Should I Trust You?," convenes ...

Leah Donnella of NPR's Code Switch has spent some time unpacking what it would mean for joy to be used as a means of resistance.

Crime rates in the U.S. fell in 2025. Murders in particular fell dramatically. That is a major takeaway among criminal justice experts as we approach the year's end.