Why, in an era when music's biggest stars are more outspoken than ever, does it feel like we're still waiting for the contemporary political anthem?

But UCLA Health nephrologist Dr. Niloofar Nobakht says it could be as easy as committing to seven steps she calls the “The Seven Ws of Wellness.” The Ws offer protection from heart and kidney disease, ...

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I am not proposing that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” be designated as a co-anthem or displace any existing national symbol.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the singer-songwriter Bill Callahan about his new album My Days of 58.

From Michael Jackson to Wu-Tang Clan, these tracks place Martin Luther King Jr.’s words at the center of cultural reflection. Explore here.

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Long Beach is continuing its work to address the needs and barriers that Black residents face to improve their well-being and livelihood. As such, the City Council this week moved forward with two ...

Humans have always wanted to live long and healthy lives—even if for millennia the vast majority didn’t get to. Lately, though, the topic is everywhere: There are dozens of longevity podcasts, ...

Many actors are multi-faceted entertainers who not only can deliver emotive and engaging performances, but have the ability to sing as well. On some occasions, well-known actors have lent their vocal ...

It is no secret that money shapes our health. From pharmaceutical ads to research agendas, money has always been part of medicine. What’s new is the scale, speed and intimacy of it all. A wave of new ...

This research was made possible through the support of grants from the John Templeton Foundation (#61221, #62208). The opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect ...