Stories by Maria Godoy

Maria Godoy

Maria Godoy

Senior Editor/Correspondent, NPR Science Desk

4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
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.
Cancer warning labels on alcohol may motivate people to drink less, study says
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
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
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
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
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
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