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Prop. 36 pledges to send more people convicted of drug possession to treatment instead of prison. Behavioral health directors say that’s easier said than done with workforce shortages across the state.

With only weeks to a divisive election it can be hard to talk politics. Polarization can damage our relationships and our health. We have strategies to reduce election stress, starting with ourselves.

A new genomic analysis hints at why African Americans face a higher risk of Alzheimer's and stroke, but a lower risk of Parkinson's.

The Olympics movement has made considerable gains in evening the playing field for female athletes. But there’s a lot more to the effort than the headline achievement organizers have been pushing.

Amazon India says it ensures breaks and worker safety, but workers tell NPR they're pressured not to stop for water or to use the toilet, especially while processing same-day orders.

Westheimer's deep knowledge about human sexual behavior and advocacy of safe sex, along with her pragmatism and sense of humor, catapulted her to national fame in the 1980s.

The mummy is believed to be a relative of Senmut, an architect who worked during the reign of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female leader, Queen Hatshepsut. Senmut’s final years also remain a mystery.

"Severe child food poverty" is on the rise, affecting 181 million young kids. Here's how families cope when their kids are hungry and they can't afford to put 3 nutritious meals a day on the table.

San Diego cargo bike riders are organizing to provide community support during disasters, offering a nimble and eco-friendly solution for delivering supplies and aid.

Some companies are trying something new: Instead of offering a group health insurance plan, they're giving workers a contribution to buy their own individual plans.