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tk Malaka Gharib/NPR hide caption toggle caption Malaka Gharib/NPR On December 1, we published a story about “alloparents.” The word refers to the many helpers that a mom or dad might have when caring for infants – and even toddlers and older kids. Scientists call these helpers “alloparents.” The prefix “allo” derives from the Greek word for “other.” So these helpers are literally “other parents.” The story reported on alloparents in a hunter-gatherer community in Congo are often part of the fabric of a community in many parts of the world. Reporter Michaeleen Doucleff wrote: “On average, the children had…
All eyes have been on the end of affirmative action, but an emerging bipartisan bill would bar wealthy colleges from accepting federal student loans, with major consequences.David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe / GettyDecember 15, 2023, 7:23 AM ETThe Supreme Court’s June decision to curtail the use of race in admissions shook American higher education. Absent affirmative action, Black and Latino enrollments drop, and highly selective campuses become less diverse. But a new threat to diversity at these colleges emerged this week—one that could deal just as damaging a blow to their socioeconomic and racial compositions.On Tuesday, members of…
Americans with mental health conditions often can’t get treatment, a new report finds. SDI Productions/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SDI Productions/Getty Images Americans with mental health conditions often can’t get treatment, a new report finds. SDI Productions/Getty Images Roughly two-thirds of Americans with a diagnosed mental health condition were unable to access treatment in 2021, though they had health insurance. And only a third of insured people who visited an emergency department or hospital during a mental health crisis, received follow-up care within a month of being discharged. These are among the findings of a new report by the…
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After reading this amazing facts about black beans for weight loss, you will never skip to add it to your diet. Black beans, those unassuming little legumes, are often overlooked in the world of trendy superfoods. But don’t let their humble appearance fool you! These tiny nutritional powerhouses are packed with a punch when it comes to weight loss. Here are just a few reasons why black beans should be your new go-to weight-loss weapon: Image Credit: Depositphotos They’re high in fiber- Fiber helps you feel full and satisfied, so you’re less likely to overeat. One cup of black beans contains a whopping…
Diana and Paul Zucknick have tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to have children. The Austin, Texas, couple are intrigued by scientific research that may someday make it possible to create eggs and sperm from their skin cells. Montinique Monroe for NPR hide caption toggle caption Montinique Monroe for NPR Diana and Paul Zucknick have tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to have children. The Austin, Texas, couple are intrigued by scientific research that may someday make it possible to create eggs and sperm from their skin cells. Montinique Monroe for NPR When Diana and Paul Zucknick built their dream house on a quiet…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Ozempic broke out in a big way this year. By the time Jimmy Kimmel made a crack at the Oscars about the medication, bringing it a new surge of national attention, diabetes and obesity drugs that suppress appetite had been on the rise for months. I spoke with my colleague Yasmin Tayag, who covers health and science for The Atlantic, about the future potential of…
Find out “Avocado Benefits for Skin, Hair and Health” – The avocado, sometimes called an alligator pear or butter fruit, is a fascinating fruit with a lot to offer! Although we often think of it as a vegetable, the avocado is technically a large berry, with a single large seed. It grows on evergreen trees in the Lauraceae family, native to Central America and Mexico. Different avocado varieties exist, each with its unique characteristics like size, shape, skin color, and flavor. Popular ones include Hass, Fuerte, and Bacon. Depositphotos Avocado is rich in healthy nutrients. Here’s a table summarizing the…
The world may be out of the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, but humans still share the globe with countless pathogens. Here are some of the ways viruses shaped 2023. Olivia Taussig-Rees for NPR hide caption toggle caption Olivia Taussig-Rees for NPR The world may be out of the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, but humans still share the globe with countless pathogens. Here are some of the ways viruses shaped 2023. Olivia Taussig-Rees for NPR Yes, the pandemic state of emergency is over. But that doesn’t mean that SARS-CoV-2 and other threatening viruses have vanished. Our viral coverage this…
Earlier this year, a man told me that a chatbot had saved his life. As I reported for Radio Atlantic, an Australian musician who had been battling depression for decades found companionship with an AI through an app called Replika, and everything changed. He started playing the guitar again, went clothes shopping for the first time in years, and spent hours conversing with his AI companion and laughing out loud. To me, it seemed as if he had gone to the app store and downloaded a future.But our conversations surfaced a slurry of contradictions. Though the musician felt less alone…