Stories by Maria Godoy
Maria Godoy
Senior Editor/Correspondent, NPR Science Desk
By Maria Godoy
The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype
Maria Godoy | May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
There are a lot of wellness trends that make health experts roll their eyes in skepticism. But there is one big trend that many experts can get behind – with a few caveats: fibermaxxing.
By Maria Godoy
Cancer warning labels on alcohol may motivate people to drink less, study saysMaria Godoy | May 7, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
By Maria Godoy
Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major changeMaria Godoy, Selena Simmons-Duffin | May 4, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
By Maria Godoy
Baby teeth hold clues to the harms of toxic metals for infants — and older kidsMaria Godoy | Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
By Maria Godoy
South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the countryMaria 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
