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Are We Raising Unhelpful, Bossy Kids? Here's The Fix

In some cultures kids roll their eyes when asked to do chores. In others, they'll pitch in without even being asked. Researchers have identified two key practices to raise helpful children.
- Michaeleen Doucleff
1 Shot Or 2 Shots? 'The Vaccine That's Available To You — Get That'

As the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, the health care community is trying to ward off misconceptions about it. The vaccine's one-shot feature may be what wins many over.
- Will Stone
A Sign Of Hope After 'Winter Hibernation': Employers Add 379,000 Jobs

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dipped to 6.2% last month as the winter wave of coronavirus infections eased.
- Scott Horsley
Lisa Mosconi: How Does Menopause Affect The Brain?

We associate menopause with the ovaries, but its symptoms start in the brain. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi explains how brain health during menopause affects the rest of the body.
- NPR/TED Staff
Sandrine Thuret: How Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells?

Adults don't generate as many new neurons as children or teenagers, but some growth is still happening. Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret explains how we can encourage the production of more nerve cells.
- NPR/TED Staff
Kimberly Noble: How Does Family Income Affect Child Brain Development?

At birth, babies' brains look pretty similar. But by age five, there are acute disparities in development. Through a series of studies, Kimberly Noble has found one major factor is family income.
- NPR/TED Staff
Adriana Galván: How Does The Teenage Brain Make Decisions?

Teenagers often make risky choices that appear absurd in the eyes of their parents. But neuroscientist Adriana Galván says these decisions are critical for adolescent brain development.
- NPR/TED Staff
U.S. Job Market Gains Steam As COVID-19 Infection Rates Ease

Forecasters expect today's jobs report to show an uptick in hiring last month, after a disappointing January. The report comes as Congress is weighing another $1.9 trillion in economic aid.
- Scott Horsley
Got Questions About Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine? We Have Answers

The third COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. requires one shot instead of two, and works a slightly different way from the others. Here's what we know about its safety and effectiveness.
- Maria Godoy
Grocery store and other critical workers moved up in vaccine line

Grocery store employees and other essential workers in Washington, regardless of age, will be eligible to begin getting the Covid-19 vaccine later this month, followed in April by people who have two or more medical conditions and those living in congregate settings.
- Austin Jenkins

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