Some people who take Ozempic and Wegovy report it tamps down their cravings for alcohol, and they're drinking less. lucentius/Getty Images hide caption
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Science for a healthy lifeMonday
Wednesday
Why a stranger's hello can do more than just brighten your day
Friday
Poor indoor air quality can contribute to health problems. Letting in fresh air, keeping air filters changed and using air purifiers can help. skaman306/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
Sodas like Poppi and Olipop have added prebiotic ingredients intended to help nourish your gut bacteria. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Poppi hide caption
Prebiotic sodas promise to boost your gut health. Here's what to eat instead
Sunday
The author awaits a bowl of ramen noodles in a Tokyo restaurant. Yuki Noguchi/NPR hide caption
What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier
Monday
Dr. Chris van Tulleken took part in a month-long experiment. He ate 80% of his calories from ultra-processed food. He explains what happened in his new book, Ultra-Processed People. Jonny Storey hide caption
An ultra-processed diet made this doctor sick. Now he's studying why
Saturday
There's a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It's called NEAT
Wednesday
Are smartphones safe for tweens? Parents should be aware of the risks, a screen consultant advises. Elva Etienne/Getty Images hide caption
As the heat breaks records, remember that preventing heatstroke or heat exhaustion takes planning ahead to ensure you stay hydrated and can cool off frequently. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption
Sunday
Research shows ten minutes of daily meditation can help people manage stress and cultivate happy memories. A-Digit/Getty Images hide caption
Here's how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help make or break a family vacation
Monday
New research finds that people who try time-restricted eating have success losing weight comparable to those who count calories. Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images hide caption
Saturday
A year ago, the schoolyard at the Add B. Anderson School in West Philadelphia was nothing but bare concrete. Now, it's a revamped green space that serves the whole community. Meredith Rizzo hide caption
Monday
Dopamine is part of an ancient neural pathway that ensures human survival. It is also part of the reason it is so hard to stop playing a video game or pass up a cupcake. Meredith Miotke/for NPR hide caption
'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets
Thursday
Attendees at a health fair at the Balaji Temple, in Aurora, Ill., learn about the SAHELI diabetes prevention program. Teresa Crawford/Northwestern University hide caption
'Hidden fat' puts Asian Americans at risk of diabetes. How lifestyle changes can help
Wednesday
