Category: NPR

Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how

The NIH will track the diets and lifestyles of 10,000 people to see how genetics, biology and the microbiome impact people’s health. The study will use AI to tailor individual diet advice.

What to know about the federal appeals court hearing on mifepristone

Mifepristone, a medication used for abortion, is the subject of arguments today in a federal appeals court case that could make it illegal.

A terminally ill doctor reflects on his discoveries around psychedelics and cancer

Dr. Roland Griffiths talks about his research involving administering magic mushrooms to cancer patients and his own terminal diagnosis.

How U.S. debt default could negatively impact the VA and veterans

Veterans funding is at the heart of two high-stakes showdowns in Washington: budget talks and the impending default on America’s debt. If the US defaults, the VA could could be short of cash.

Coronavirus FAQ: ‘Emergency’ over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?

Now that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2? That’s the subject of our frequently asked questions offering.

More gay and bisexual men will now be able to donate blood under finalized FDA rules

While the number of people eligible to donate blood has expanded, the agency says it will continue to monitor the safety of the blood supply.

As conservative states target trans rights, a Florida teen flees for a better life

High school sophomore Josie felt Florida officials were threatening her health care and ability to be feel safe at school. So she left. Other families of trans youth are plotting their exits as well.

How frontline health workers continue to navigate the pandemic

From hospital staffing to patient wait times, frontline workers at an emergency department in Glen Burnie, Md., share how they continue to navigate the changes and challenges brought by the pandemic.

Millions of people have long COVID brain fog — and there’s a shortage of answers

Psychologist James Jackson says people with long COVID experience impaired brain function and mental health issues. He offers some practical advice and support in his new book, Clearing the Fog.

Many people living in the ‘Diabetes Belt’ are plagued with medical debt

More than half of the counties in the nation’s so-called Diabetes Belt also have high rates of medical debt among their residents, an NPR analysis found.