'Say Something' tip line in schools flags gun violence threats, study finds A new study in Pediatrics shows that an anonymous tip line for students is catching some gun threats before they can escalate. It is part of an effort to treat gun violence as a public health problem. Rhitu Chatterjee
An emotional Christina Applegate receives a standing ovation at the Emmys The Dead to Me actor made a rare public appearance Monday night, after announcing she was diagnosed with MS. Andrew Limbong
Feeling anxious? Try smiling or doing a good deed to snap out of it Feeling overwhelmed, panicked or anxious? Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz offers simple techniques to improve your mood and calm your body and mind in minutes. Marielle Segarra
So far it's a grand decade for billionaires, says new report. As for the masses ... As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics. Ari Daniel
Tennis balls are causing arm injuries, top players say. Now, a review is underway Professional tennis players are increasingly vocal in claims that the lack of consistency in balls used in tournaments is linked to elbow and wrist injuries. Uri Berliner
2024 will see record signups for ACA health insurance plans NPR's Scott Simon asks Kaiser Family Foundation Vice President Cynthia Cox why 2024 will be another record year for signups on Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges. Scott Simon
Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family catches it? Are we in a surge? How would we know? Is winter now "COVID season?" And what do you do if your whole family got the coronavirus over the holidays? We tackle readers' coronavirus questions. Max Barnhart
Again! Again! Here's why toddlers love to do things on repeat Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development. Rhitu Chatterjee
Another layer of misery: Women in Gaza struggle to find menstrual pads, running water Hundreds of thousands of women are struggling without access to pads, running water or bathrooms in Gaza. Aya Batrawy
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — but some aren't as accurate as others Now that there are drugs to treat Alzheimer's, blood tests to detect it will likely become an attractive, low-cost option to decide who can get treatment. Some tests are more accurate than others. Jon Hamilton
