Where You're Born Even Within A Country Still Matters
Fewer children are dying globally, but a new study finds geographic disparities still exist within many countries.
Health & Safety
Report: Black Infant Mortality In NC Double That Of White
A report by the state of North Carolina says black infants born in the state are more than twice as likely to die than white infants.
Chicago Churches Help To Pay Off Cook County Residents' Medical Debt
A network of churches in the Chicago area worked with a nonprofit to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt belonging to 6,000 community members.
Woman Detained In Hospital For Weeks Joins Lawsuit Against New Hampshire
She was detained because she couldn't get a court hearing. She couldn't get a hearing because they are available only to people in psychiatric beds and the state's psychiatric facilities are full.
Scientists Create New, More Powerful Technique To Edit Genes
A new technique, dubbed 'prime editing,' appears to make it even easier to make very precise changes in DNA. It's designed to overcome the limits of the CRISPR gene editing tool.
The Placebo Effect Works And You Can Catch It From Your Doctor
Doctor-patient interactions can make a big difference to the effectiveness of treatments. In a new study, even a fake pain treatment helped when doctors believed it was real.
2 Ohio Counties Reach Settlement In Lawsuit Over Opioid Epidemic
Three U.S. drug distributors and a manufacturer reached a last-minute deal with two Ohio counties Monday, avoiding what would have been the first trial in a federal case on the opioid crisis.
Keeping Your Blood Sugar In Check Could Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk
Diabetes can double a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's. Now researchers are beginning to understand the role of brain metabolism in the development of the disease.
A Public Radio Listener Walks Into A Bar: Your Stories About Drinking Alcohol (Rebroadcast)
How has your relationship to alcohol changed since you had your first sip?
When Fertility Doctors Betray Trust
A new podcast, 'Sick,' explores dangers in medical spaces that are supposedly safe.