Can Coronavirus Be Crushed By Warmer Weather?
Many respiratory illnesses, such as colds and flus, peak in winter, then die down with warmer weather. Some experts wonder if COVID-19 will follow a similar pattern.
Health & Safety
Doctors Push Back As Congress Takes Aim At Surprise Medical Bills
As lawmakers consider bills to protect patients against surprise medical bills, doctors have waged a stealth on-the-ground campaign to win over members of Congress. Here's how they did it.
Scientists ♥ Their Emojis, But It's Complicated
The latest batch of new emojis is coming soon and it contains some wins for science-lovers. But scientists have mixed feelings about some of the new images from nature.
World Health Organization Provides Update On COVID-19
The World Health Organization reports on the results of a two-day deep dive into what's known about the new coronavirus outbreak.
Journalist Recounts Nearly A Month Under Coronavirus Quarantine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Yang about her time in coronavirus quarantine — first in China for 11 days, then at U.S. military bases for another 14 days.
The Hope And Hype Of Diabetic Alert Dogs
Companies that sell dogs trained to sniff out life-threatening changes in blood sugar for people with diabetes have faced lawsuits or complaints from some of their customers.
Triad Woman Quarantined On Cruise Ship In Japan
A Triad-area woman is quarantined on board a cruise ship in Japan due to the threat of the coronavirus. Her local church community is sending long-distance support.
Coronavirus Casts A Pall Over Cruise Industry At Height Of Booking Season
Tales of life on a ship quarantined in Japan amid a coronavirus outbreak are hurting bookings for the growing cruise line industry. But the industry has shaken off worse crises, an analyst says.
Timetable For A Vaccine Against The New Coronavirus? Maybe This Fall
Recent advances in biotech make scientists optimistic that they might have a vaccine that has passed basic tests of human safety and efficacy ready to go to clinics as soon as this fall.
Examining Trump Administration Aims To Change Disability Benefits
A fact check of Monday's comments made on Morning Edition by Russell Vought, acting director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, about proposed changes to disability benefits.