Family

Health

Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build strength

Allison Aubrey

We start to lose muscle in our 30s, and the loss accelerates with age, putting us at risk of frailty later in life. But what you eat — specifically how much protein — is a big part of the solution.
Local

San Diego County clerk offering weddings on Valentine's Day at five locations

City News Service

Couples hoping to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the calendar will have the opportunity Wednesday, as the San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk has a limited number of appointments available to be married on Valentine's Day.
Politics

How to talk to your kids about voting and the election

Leslie Gonzalez

It's a presidential election year, which means political campaigns and advertisements will be everywhere for all to see.
Food holds special meaning on the Lunar New Year. Readers share their favorite dishes

Suzanne Nuyen

Much like Thanksgiving, many dishes eaten during the Lunar New Year are special to the holiday. NPR readers shared their most cherished dishes.
Education

K-12 students learned a lot last year, but they're still missing too much school

Cory Turner

Sequoia Carrillo

Families will play an essential role in getting students back on track, researchers say. But it's going to take a "culture" shift around the importance of being in school.
Health

Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their side

Maria Godoy

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.
National

Lawmakers move to help veterans at risk of losing their homes

Chris Arnold

Quil Lawrence

Senators are introducing a bill to help thousands of veterans who, through no fault of their own, were left facing foreclosure when a VA COVID-assistance program ended abruptly.
Quality of Life

Tips for parents to encourage kids to play outside

Katerina Portela

KPBS spoke to child development experts for tips on helping children get the playtime they need.
Health

Scientists can tell how fast you're aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down

Allison Aubrey

Longevity research is booming. Scientists are looking for ways to target the basic biology of aging. And here's the exciting part: Our biological age appears to be malleable.
Dave Eggers wins Newbery, Vashti Harrison wins Caldecott in 2024 kids' lit prizes

Anastasia Tsioulcas

The top honors in this year's children's book awards from the American Library Association lauded Dave Egger's The Eyes and the Impossible and Vashti Harrison's picture book Big.