Texas Is Latest State To Attack Surprise Medical Bills
A new Texas law says hospitals and insurers will have to work it out when they can't agree on a price — instead of sending huge unexpected bills to patients.
Health & Safety
North Carolina Shark Activity Not Abnormal Despite Recent Attacks
In June alone, North Carolina has had three shark attacks off its coast, and that has many wondering whether this amount of shark activity is unusual.
Meth In The Morning, Heroin At Night: Inside The Seesaw Struggle of Dual Addiction
Many users now mix opioids with stimulants such as meth and cocaine. Researchers say efforts to get doctors to reduce opioid prescriptions may have driven some users to buy meth on the street instead.
Texas Cracks Down On Surprise Medical Billing
Texas is the latest state to pass a law to shield patients from surprise medical bills. These bills are often sent to patients who unintentionally go out of network, sometimes in emergencies.
A Clearer Map For Aging: 'Elderhood' Shows How Geriatricians Help Seniors Thrive
Physician Louise Aronson treats patients who are in their 60s — as well as those who are older than 100. She writes about changing approaches to elder health care in her book Elderhood.
Greensboro's Former Polio Hospital Is Getting A Historical Marker
A former hospital in Greensboro is getting a historical marker this week.
Shark Bites Child In Third North Carolina Attack This Season
North Carolina officials say a shark bit an 8-year-old boy in what is now the third attack this season along the North Carolina coast.
Tobacco's 'Special Friend': What Internal Documents Say About Mitch McConnell
The Senate majority leader wants to raise the age for tobacco sales to 21. An NPR review of once-secret documents shows how closely McConnell has worked with the industry over decades.
Adolescents' Tech Addiction Is A Growing Problem, Therapists Say
A Minnesota clinic says 75 percent of its adolescent clients overuse technology, and wind up receiving addiction treatment for that while dealing with other issues.
WHO Declines To Declare Ebola Outbreak A Public Health Emergency
NPR's Noel King talks to Deborah Malac, U.S. ambassador to Uganda, about the recent deaths there from Ebola. In neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo, the death toll is higher.