Michaeleen Doucleff

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People likely aren't adapted to care for newborn babies alone, new study suggests

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Allo parenting, in which non-biologic parents serve as a child's caregiver, is common in many parts of the world. Mothers have help provided by several others, including neighbors and older siblings.

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You don't need words to calm a grumpy kid. Parents around the world use a magic touch

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Modern parents are told to TALK with an agitated kid to improve their mood. But in many cultures, mom and dad opt for a soothing caress to induce tranquility. Neurologists explain why it works.

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Less snacking, more satisfaction: Some foods boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone

Monday, October 30, 2023

Popular weight-loss drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body makes naturally after eating. Turns out some foods trigger GLP-1 better than others, making us feel full and eat less.

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Diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss drug Wegovy seem to curb other cravings

Monday, August 28, 2023

Patients taking diabetes drug Ozempic or the weight-loss drug Wegovy are reporting a curious, beneficial side effect. The drugs seem to reduce people's cravings for alcohol, nicotine and even opioids.

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Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

Monday, August 28, 2023

People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.

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Why stinky sweat is good

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Most people think sweat can be stinky. And we work hard to remove that smell. But could a stinky sweat actually be a signal of something good?

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So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

When's the right time to start your child with a phone? Is 12 too young? Here's what a professional screen time consultant tells parents about the risks kids face online.

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Study examines what aspects of mental health are tied to doing well in math, English

Thursday, July 06, 2023

A new study suggests that helping teens feel competent and purposeful may help their grades more than just focusing on their happiness.

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Adults should be screened for anxiety disorders, leading health panel recommends

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The influential panel — the U.S Preventive Services Task Force — now recommends that all adults under age 65 be screened for anxiety at annual exams.

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Adults should be screened for anxiety disorders, health panel recommends

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

An influential health panel now recommends all adults under age 65 be screened for anxiety disorders by their primary care physicians.

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'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Why is it so difficult for parents to limit screen time? Why are kids cranky after a birthday party? Or unable to stop playing video games? The answer may be in brain chemistry: too much dopamine.

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'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets

Monday, June 12, 2023

Dopamine is a part of our brain's survival mechanism. It is also part of why sugary foods and social media hook kids. The latest neuroscience can help parents help their kids manage behavior.

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Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it.

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Major psychologists' group warns of social media's potential harm to kids

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

At a time of rising rates of depression and anxiety among teens, the American Psychological Association warns parents that their children need more protection when they are online.

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I got 15 mail-order chicks. They ended up changing my life

Friday, April 28, 2023

Our correspondent decided to set up a chicken coop. The chicks grew into hens — and then one day, they made this strange and mysterious sound.

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Weekly dose of wonder: The glorious sounds of chickens

Thursday, April 27, 2023

For our weekly dose of wonder, NPR learns about glorious sounds chicken make at a very important moment in their lives — when they're laying an egg.

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The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer that question.

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The FDA has approved an over-the-counter spray to treat opioid overdose

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

In a long anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration approved an over-the-counter version of naloxone spray, a generic form of the opioid overdose treatment called Narcan.

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A new flu is spilling over from cows to people in the U.S. How worried should we be?

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Pigs and goats likely catch it too. It's been found in humans' noses in the southwest— and in the air at airports and at chicken farms in Malaysia.

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You asked about bats, pets, immunity and other hot viral topics! We've got answers

Saturday, March 25, 2023

In response to our series on spillover viruses, you had many questions: from the role of climate change to possible benefits. We turn the mic to you for a special edition of 'Hidden Viruses.'

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