What A Midwife Wishes People Knew About Her Job
In many countries, midwives get little respect. Selamawit Lake Fenta of Ethiopia tells why she is proud of her profession — and how she's advancing rights for midwives.
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Setting Precedent, A Federal Court Rules Jail Must Give Inmate Addiction Treatment
Many jails and prisons refuse to offer medication for opioid addiction, even to inmates who had been in treatment before incarceration. A recent ruling in a federal court says that's not acceptable.
How High Medical Bills Can Take A Toll On Both Patients And The Nurses Who Care For Them
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hilary Valdez, a nurse who wrote in after our last Bill of the Month story. She tells us about how high medical bills can affect nurses' relationships with patients.
Inside Texas' New Migrant Tent Facility
The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its detention facilities in response to an influx of migrants from Central America arriving at the southern border.
Scientology Cruise Ship Heads To Curaçao After St. Lucia Quarantines It For Measles
It's unclear what will happen when the vessel arrives at its home port on the island. The ship was quarantined by St. Lucia after a crew member was confirmed to have the highly contagious disease.
Premature Vaccine Launch Has Deadly Repercussions
A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.
After A Big Failure, Scientists And Patients Hunt For A New Type Of Alzheimer's Drug
Now that so many experimental drugs targeting amyloid-beta have bombed, scientists are looking for different approaches for treating Alzheimer's, including a drug that failed as a cancer treatment.
FBI Awards Partners, Anti-Drug Campaigners And Difference-Makers Across U.S.
"Your mission is a commitment to serving your communities," FBI Director Christopher Wray told awardees. "You're showing people kindness when they need it most."
Employees Start To Feel The Squeeze Of High-Deductible Health Plans
The average deductible for employer-sponsored health insurance has quadrupled in the last 12 years. A Los Angeles Times investigation finds even insured workers are going without needed medical care.
Trump Rule Helps Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons
The Trump administration is revamping a rule governing discrimination in health-care setting, giving more leeway to providers who object to certain procedures for religious or conscience reasons.