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NPR HEALTH · 18h

Screens are leaving schools fast, though some students with disabilities rely on them

Some students with disabilities rely on assistive technology to learn, and they worry it could be swept up in the movement to get screens out of schools.(Image credit: Jonaki Mehta)

NPR HEALTH · 18h

With World Cup set to begin, public health officials hope to defend against germs

The World Cup gets underway next week and millions will pack huge stadiums to watch. Public health officials will be watching too, only they're looking for germs that could spread at these matches!

NPR HEALTH · 19h

Weakened public health powers could hamper states' outbreak responses

Public health experts are worried that states are less prepared to respond to the Ebola outbreak and other infectious disease threats because many weakened their public health authorities in the wake…

NPR HEALTH · 1d

Ultraprocessed foods are the new Tobacco War

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing.

NPR HEALTH · 1d

Trying to solve problems with insurance, tattoo artists and breast cancer survivors

Some women who undergo arduous treatments due to breast cancer turn to nipple and areola tattoos as a way to reconnect with their bodies, but not all insurance covers the process.

NPR HEALTH · 1d

President Trump seeks control of science funding

The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science…

NPR HEALTH · 1d

We finally know enough about how the brain breaks to focus on fixing it, experts say

The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.(Image credit: Erik Dinnel)

NPR HEALTH · 1d

Trump administration shares new work requirements for Medicaid recipients

The Trump administration this week released guidance for states on the work rules many Americans on Medicaid will need to abide by in order to be eligible for benefits on Jan. 1.

NPR HEALTH · 1d

Ebola vaccine candidates being fast-tracked to target rare strain

Three vaccine candidates are being fast-tracked to target the Ebola species spreading in Central Africa. Big organizations and companies are behind the effort, but logistics are complicated.

NPR HEALTH · 2d

Heat, bugs, germs: U.S. public health prepares for the World Cup

For months ahead of the World Cup, states and cities have been preparing to protect travelers and local communities from potential threats including foodborne illness and infectious diseases.

NPR HEALTH · 2d

Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?

Wellness influencers are promoting supplements of cow colostrum, the first milk that mammals produce after giving birth, for advancing immunity and a healthy gut. Does science back up their advice?

NPR HEALTH · 2d

5 ways to reduce everyday exposure to 'forever chemicals'

Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS. Here's what they've learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant.(Image credit: show999/Getty Ima…

NPR HEALTH · 6d

Common myths about gut health

Marketers sell all kinds of tests and supplements to fix your gut health. But is any of this actually worth spending money on?

NPR HEALTH · 6d

Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags

In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more cases of Ebola.(Image credit: Gradel Muyisa Mumbere)

NPR HEALTH · 6d

Photos show the world's 'uncounted' people -- and what it takes to be counted

Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — and how these vital records are created.(Image cr…

NPR HEALTH · 1w

The U.S. government wants to treat any Americans with Ebola outside of the U.S.

The U.S. plans to try to keep Ebola out by keeping citizens who were potentially exposed in Kenya. This has some in Kenya frustrated and others worried it will deter aid workers from helping.

NPR HEALTH · 1w

American Cancer Society says adults should start colorectal cancer screenings at 45

The American Cancer Society is changing its screening recommendations for colorectal cancer, suggesting adults begin screening at age 45 and adding blood-based tests as an option.

NPR HEALTH · 1w

Distrust, conflict hamper Congo's Ebola response

The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak is in Mongbwalu, a poor gold-mining town of 130,000 people, in Ituri province, in eastern Congo.(Image credit: Michel Lunanga)

NPR HEALTH · 1w

Therapists are using AI to take notes. Is it a useful tool or a breach of trust?

New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy.(Ima…

NPR HEALTH · 1w

Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola

Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang o…