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NPR News: Boys And Masculinity In America
Boys And Masculinity In America NPR's Scott Simon talks with author and psychologist Michael Thompson about masculinity and boys' emotions after emotional hearings this week. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Apples Or Fries With That? When It Comes To Kids Meals, Fries Are Hard To Beat
Apples Or Fries With That? When It Comes To Kids Meals, Fries Are Hard To Beat Even though many fast food chain restaurants are offering healthier sides, a new report says parents choose them only about half the time, and restaurants aren't consistent in how they offer them. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Mosquitoes Genetically Modified To Crash Species That Spreads Malaria
Mosquitoes Genetically Modified To Crash Species That Spreads Malaria Scientists demonstrate that a "gene drive" can rapidly spread a genetic mutation through a species, perhaps providing a potent new weapon against malaria. But there are plenty of skeptics. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Unending Tragedy Of A 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In A Pit Latrine
The Unending Tragedy Of A 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In A Pit Latrine It was a school toilet in South Africa. The boy's death in 2014 sparked a national outrage. The debate about potentially dangerous toilets is still simmering today. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Teens Sleeping Too Much, Or Not Enough? Parents Can Help
Teens Sleeping Too Much, Or Not Enough? Parents Can Help Though teenagers need about nine hours of rest a night, most get only seven and are suffering. A new survey suggests their parents are struggling, too. Here's how to improve the quality of teen sleep. Read more on NPR
NPR News: New Book: Vaccines Have Always Had Haters
New Book: Vaccines Have Always Had Haters That's one of the themes in the new book 'Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity.' Read more on NPR
NPR News: Remembrance For Walter Mischel, Psychologist Who Devised The Marshmallow Test
Remembrance For Walter Mischel, Psychologist Who Devised The Marshmallow Test Walter Mischel had an idea that became a pop culture touchstone. He wanted to see if preschoolers seated in front a marshmallow could delay their gratification. What did the experiment really mean? Read more on NPR
NPR News: How To Talk To Young People About The Kavanaugh Story
How To Talk To Young People About The Kavanaugh Story In the age of #MeToo, experts say parents are the primary educators about consent, and the current debate offers a teachable moment. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Parents Are Leery Of Schools Requiring 'Mental Health' Disclosures By Students
Parents Are Leery Of Schools Requiring 'Mental Health' Disclosures By Students Florida school districts now have to ask if a new student has ever been referred for mental health services. It's a legislative attempt to help troubled kids. Will it work, or increase stigma instead? Read more on NPR
NPR News: Puerto Rico's Tap Water Often Goes Untested, Raising Fears About Lead Contamination
Puerto Rico's Tap Water Often Goes Untested, Raising Fears About Lead Contamination People in Puerto Rico don't trust the water supply, and with good reason. Local systems aren't adequately tested for contaminants, including lead. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Yogurt May Not Be So Healthy If It's Pumped Full Of Sugar
Yogurt May Not Be So Healthy If It's Pumped Full Of Sugar A study of some 900 yogurts sold in supermarkets in the U.K. found a shocking amount of sugar is hiding in this so-called healthy food, particularly in organic yogurts. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Do IVF And Other Infertility Tech Lead To Health Risks For The Baby? Maybe
Do IVF And Other Infertility Tech Lead To Health Risks For The Baby? Maybe A small study of teens who were conceived via assisted reproductive technology finds a significant number already have hypertension and premature "age-related changes" in their blood vessels. Read more on NPR
