An Overview Of State Abortion Laws
Scott Simon talks to Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, about new abortion laws in state legislatures across the country.
Health & Safety
Utah Voters Approved Medicaid Expansion, But State Lawmakers Are Balking
Political fights over health care continue to flare. In Utah, angry voters say lawmakers are disregarding their wishes by trying to limit the scope of a ballot referendum that expanded Medicaid.
To Halt HIV, Advocates Push For PrEP Outreach To Black Women
After gay and bisexual men, black women are the group at highest risk for HIV transmission. Here's how women are teaching each other about the most effective ways to prevent infection.
Your Questions About Plastic Waste, Answered
How can I find out if my plastic waste is really being recycled What makes some plastic recyclable and some not? Here are answers from the NPR correspondents working on "The Plastic Tide" series.
Measles Cases Mount In Pacific Northwest Outbreak
So far this year, 55 measles cases have been confirmed in Washington state, most of them in unvaccinated children. The outbreak's epicenter is Clark County, Wash., just north of Portland, Ore.
Friday News Roundup - International
Savage, climate change and the latest on Venezuela are some of the things that made headlines this week.
Why Period Activists Think The 'Drop Of Blood' Emoji Is A Huge Win
The nonprofit group Plan International UK has been lobbying for an emoji to represent menstruation since 2017. And now they have one — although not everyone is a fan of the design.
Former Rep. John Dingell Left An Enduring Health Care Legacy
During the 1980s and early 1990s, Rep. John Dingell was instrumental in expanding the Medicaid program, reshaping Medicare and modernizing the Food and Drug Administration. He died Thursday night.
A Water Crisis Is Growing In A Place You'd Least Expect It
The Great Lakes are one of the world's largest sources of fresh water, but many Americans in surrounding cities face a dark irony: They can't afford their rising water bills.
Athletes Get A New Type Of Coach, For Better Sleep
Increasingly, sports teams, especially the NBA, are hiring "sleep coaches" to help players. This follows research that good sleep can be as beneficial as performance-enhancing drugs.