Stuck in a rut? How to appreciate your life again, according to science After a while, even the most exciting relationships, jobs and environments lose their spark. But cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot says it's possible to fall back in love with life's small joys. Andrew Limbong
The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease. Jon Hamilton
FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't The FDA found Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods. The Associated Press
Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic After hitting a 40-year high in 2022, pedestrian deaths decreased last year to just over 7,300, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Lola Murti
Tips to deal with cicada song, for those with sensory issues Cicadas are the song of the summer, but this year’s large broods may be especially irritating for people on the autism spectrum who have hearing sensitivity. Zach Dyer
Will calling gun violence a 'public health crisis' change the political conversation? Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a “public health crisis in America.” NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dr. Cedric Dark, an emergency physician who treats gunshot victims. Juana Summers
High risk of famine across Gaza as hunger spreads, experts say A new report by independent experts on famine says half a million people in Gaza are now facing starvation as the aid people depend on has dwindled. Aya Batrawy
How one Brazilian city is tackling the surge of dengue cases In Brazil, year-round epidemics of what is known as “breakbone fever” are becoming the norm.
New research looks into neurological conditions in Black Americans' brains The first study looked at the brains of more than 100 deceased people who identified as African American.
The surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. What does that do? The nation's top doctor issued an advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis and prescribing policy changes to treat it as such. It's both unprecedented and unenforceable. Rachel Treisman
