Researchers say that, like adults, kids are falling behind on their sleep these days. So, a growing number of parents are turning to melatonin to help their kids get more sleep. yanguolin/Getty Images hide caption… What sleep experts say about kids and melatonin : Short Wave : NPR

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, HNDL (Harvest Now, Decrypt Later) is emerging as a silent but serious threat. It doesn’t require an attacker to break encryption today—it just bets that they will be able… Defending Against HNDL Attacks Today

The measles outbreak is not easing up around the country. The CDC reports 884 confirmed cases nationwide, three times the number of cases in 2024. In West Texas, where the outbreak started, pediatricians are concerned… How West Texas is faring, three months into the measles outbreak : NPR

Imagine a traffic jam in your brain’s blood vessels. That’s what an ischemic stroke feels like — a sudden block that stops oxygen and nutrients from reaching your brain cells. It’s the most common type… Iron-Overload Identified as a Key Driver of Stroke-Related Injury

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various nonprofit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Splunk’s partnership with Per Scholas, showcasing their transformative work to prepare the… Opening doors to cybersecurity careers with Splunk and Per Scholas

Sunnu Rebecca Choi/For NPR The tens of thousands of federal workers who have been cut from their jobs are not the only ones dealing with financial uncertainty. With people afraid to look at their retirement… Financial stress can impact health. Here are steps that help : NPR

For decades, the conventional advice for optimal bone health has been to take calcium supplements — but the fact is that without the right co-factors, like vitamin K2, this nutrient doesn’t end up strengthening bones,… The Crucial Connection Between Vitamin K2, Calcium Metabolism and Disease Prevention

Foundation AI: Open-Source Innovations for Secure AI To address new and complex cybersecurity challenges introduced by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), Cisco launches Foundation AI, a team of leading experts in AI and… Revolutionizing AI Security and Cyber Resilience with Open-Source Innovation and Risk Management Solutions

Adelaide Tovar, a postdoctoral geneticist at the University of Michigan, prepares cell samples in a science laboratory on campus. Tovar is one of about 200 young scientists who will lose research funding because the Trump… As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers : Shots

1 What’s the biggest trap you might face when starting prescription drugs for a chronic condition? They might fix your symptoms longer than usual You could end up relying on them forever Prescription drugs often… Weekly Health Quiz: Sugary Drinks, Breastfeeding, and Dangers of Sleep Apnea

DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Dave Davies. If you live in the United States, chances are good that you either are or know a parent whose child is being treated for ADHD… Millions of American kids have an ADHD diagnosis. Are they being treated effectively? : NPR

For years, calorie storage was thought to be a simple equation — consume more than you burn, and the excess is stored as fat. However, emerging research shows that energy balance is far more complex.… Does Vitamin D Mimic the Effect of Anabolic Steroids?

Angeline Murimirwa of Zimbabwe has really racked up kudos for her work as head of CAMFED, a charity that has enabled millions of girls in five African countries to stay in school — and thrive… From hiding in the bathroom to Time’s most influential people list : Goats and Soda : NPR

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered about those little marks on your skin? Maybe they’re freckles from your childhood, sunspots from sunny vacations or moles you’ve had forever. These spots are more… How to Tell the Difference Between Freckles, Sunspots, and Moles

For anyone in the tech industry, when we hear “transformation” our mind automatically places “digital” before it. However, in recent years, the traditional workplace has also been undergoing a significant transformation of its own. Technology… Cisco SASE provides security for your distributed workforce