Stories by Maria Godoy

Maria Godoy
Senior Editor/Correspondent, NPR Science Desk
By Maria Godoy
4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
Maria Godoy | Jun 13, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.

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COMIC: How excessive heat kills and how to stay safeMaria Godoy, Connie Hanzhang Jin | Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

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Big Tobacco hooked us on ultra-processed foods. It might teach us how to cut backMaria Godoy | Jun 9, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC

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CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world actsRob Stein, Maria Godoy | Jun 5, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC

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The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hypeMaria Godoy | May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Cancer warning labels on alcohol may motivate people to drink less, study says
Mounting evidence has linked alcohol to higher risks of cancer but many people aren't aware. New findings suggest labels that make the link clear may motivate people to cut back on drinking.
Maria Godoy | May 7, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC

Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change
The Supreme Court says rules that allow patients to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail can stay the same for at least a week.
Maria Godoy, Selena Simmons-Duffin | May 4, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC

Baby teeth hold clues to the harms of toxic metals for infants — and older kids
By analyzing layers in these teeth, scientists have pinpointed a critical window when baby brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals — and linked that to behavior problems later in life.
Maria Godoy | Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC

South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country
The virus infected nearly 1,000 people in the state before the state declared it over. Meanwhile, cases are spreading across many parts of the U.S., with more than 20 outbreaks currently active.
Maria Godoy | Apr 27, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC

Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow-up? Here's the science
Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.
Maria Godoy | Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC




