Why young girls are disguised as boys in Afghanistan The Taliban has released a video of an interrogation of a girl who passed as a boy. It's an age-old practice in this patriarchal society but now appears to be happening with some frequency. Ruchi Kumar
Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy. Michaeleen Doucleff
Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren't primarily to blame Nearly a quarter of teens sleep 5 hours or less per night and the majority sleep less than 8 hours. The problem is pervasive and technology doesn't seem to be the main culprit, according to a new report. Ari Daniel
British Columbia to make daylight saving time permanent The Canadian province is permanently ending the biannual time shifts for more light at the day's end. But research shows daylight saving increases health risks. Rhitu Chatterjee
Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep. Clare Marie Schneider
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs. The Associated Press
'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets. Alicia Garceau
Taking the heat. Sauna's popular and there may be health benefits too It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air. Will Stone
Pregnant women in ERs took less Tylenol after Trump autism warning A study in The Lancet finds that pregnant women in emergency rooms used less Tylenol after President Trump said it could raise their babies' risk of autism. Scientists say there is no proven link. Sydney Lupkin
Medical schools agree to expand their nutrition curriculum this fall Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that 53 medical schools in 31 states will expand their nutrition curriculum to 40 hours. Most medical schools fall short of the recommended 25 hours. Maria Godoy
