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We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called Project UnLonely shows how creative expression can foster friendships.

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that voters are worried that the lack of a civil tone and negativity in Washington will lead to violence, but they don't agree on who to blame.

According to a team of Harvard researchers, the key to addressing the achievement gap lies in connecting parents' natural instincts with what we know about developmental science.

Learn tips and tricks to help you to bird like a pro with Sheridan Alford.

Oil painter Samir Khurshid's work reflects his tumultuous Iraq childhood and refugee life.

The CDC still advises against nonessential travel, but many infectious disease experts say a trip to the beach or a family vacation can be done pretty safely if you do it right.

NPR's David Greene talks to Alain Stephens, of the gun-related news website The Trace, about what to expect from a round of congressional gun-policy debates following recent mass shootings.

Experts share guidance on how to prevent common summertime health risks, such as drowning, fire accidents and heat exhaustion.

The British government is giving the Chinese telecom company Huawei a "limited role" in Britain's 5G network, despite pressure from the U.S. not to do so.

Nearly 5,700 Ohio residents have successfully picked health insurance plans through the new online marketplace created by President Barack Obama's law. A…