Mental Health Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general advisory says NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about his new report on stress in parenting. Steve Inskeep
Arts & Life Once a cheater, always a cheater? Busting 3 common myths about infidelity Clinical psychologist Talal Alsaleem has helped hundreds of couples work through romantic affairs. He shares common misconceptions about cheating -- and how to cope. Andee Tagle
Health Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment) Before the baby comes along, expecting parents should have a conversation about how they will divide the household labor — and any anticipated child care needs. Andee Tagle
Health Her son died of an overdose in his dorm room. Where was the Narcan? Drug overdoses on college campuses are not tracked, and rarely publicized, as colleges cite health privacy laws. But advocates are working to make overdose reversal treatment widely available on campus. Yuki Noguchi
Health FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research The much-anticipated decision has rattled supporters of psychedelic therapies. The drugmaker says it will ask the agency to reconsider. Will Stone
Health We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey says 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Still, that's down from 42% two years ago, a small but significant change. Rhitu Chatterjee
Science New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's. Are doctors ready for what's next? A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them. Jon Hamilton
Health Life Kit offers tips on appreciating life's small joys It's easy to stop noticing what we love about our lives. NPR's Life Kit has tips from cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot on how to fall back in love with life's small joys. Andrew Limbong
Health Why we choke under pressure, according to a cognitive scientist We all know the feeling of choking under pressure—but why does this happen? Cognitive scientist Sian Beilock shares the science behind why we mess up in high-stakes situations... and how to avoid it. Manoush Zomorodi Katie Monteleone Chloee Weiner Rachel Faulkner Sanaz Meshkinpour
Health Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself. Rhitu Chatterjee
