Conversations bridge Public Health and MAHA Leaders in public health and MAHA have different views on how to improve Americans' health and often talk past each other. A new podcast helps them talk directly. Pien Huang
A new study links the psychological benefits of swearing A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where you're less likely to hold back. Scott Simon
ADHD drugs may work indirectly to boost attention Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation. Jon Hamilton
Cannabis use among teens tied to poor school performance A new study of more than 160,000 teens finds that even occasional cannabis use among 8th, 10th and 12th graders is tied to worse outcomes at school and more emotional distress. Rhitu Chatterjee
Some say selling plasma is exploitative — others say it's a life-saving economy booster With rising rent, utilities and the cost of groceries, a growing number of people are selling their blood plasma to make extra money. It's a multi-billion dollar industry. David Martin Davies
Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe. Maria Godoy
Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines. Bill Chappell
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026. Lynn Arditi
How ADHD drugs work to indirectly improve attention New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .
ADHD drugs work indirectly to improve attention New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. . Jon Hamilton
