A variety of factors contribute to aviophobia, or a fear of flying. When plane crashes occur and there’s heightened media coverage of them, that only intensifies those fears. Experts offer ways to ...

A multitude of books have been published about writing and the writing process, and the works that comprise this genre are ...

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

The vagus nerve, a complex bundle of 200,000 fibers connecting the brain to vital organs, has remained a medical enigma for ...

In today's fast-paced world, many individuals struggle with respiratory issues, whether due to chronic conditions like asthma ...

Under the influence of “holotropic breathwork,” your brain may be making its own psychedelic compound.

One such survivor is Miriam Freedman and As Long As We Are Breathing, a play about her ... meditation and art therapy which enable her to break through denial to face and process the depths ...

Gene therapy involves the introduction of new genes into cells, to restore or add gene expression, for the purpose of treating disease. Most commonly a mutated gene is replaced with DNA encoding a ...

It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

In today's fast-paced world, respiratory health is often neglected, especially for those suffering from chronic conditions like asthma and COPD. Breathing difficulties can drastically affect one's ...

Breathing exercises, EFT, and other coping strategies can help with short-term anxiety. Treatment for anxiety typically involves therapy and, sometimes, medication. However, hot flashes symptoms ...