New Yorker Redesigns Her Life To Help Kids In Ghana
Pat Wilkins had a "high maintenance life" with expensive vacations and a BMW. Then she decided to diverge from that path.
Health & Safety
Female Athletes Are Closing The Gender Gap When It Comes To Concussions
Gina "Danger" Mazany is a professional mixed martial arts athlete, and she's helping researchers learn more about head injuries and the female brain.
The Next 'Game of Thrones' Could Be Set In Post-Apocalyptic Africa
HBO has optioned the novel Who Fears Death by sci-fi writer Nnedi Okorafor. And the man behind GoT — George R.R. Martin — is at the helm.
Beyond The Nasty Needle: Trying To Make Vaccines More Comfy And Convenient
From tiny, dissolving needles to high-powered liquid streams and nasal sprays, scientists are developing alternatives to typical vaccinations.
Health Insurance CEO On Expanding Coverage
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michael Neidorff, CEO of the health insurance company Centene Corporation, which has expanded coverage on the insurance marketplace even as other insurers have withdrawn.
Rural Californians Want Price Relief From GOP Health Bill, But Most Won't Get It
GOP efforts to repeal the ACA are still in flux, and there's more talk now of trying to work out bipartisan fixes for Obamacare. But most suggested remedies won't fix the problems in remote regions.
Former Child Bride Is Pedaling Her Way To A Brighter Future
After Jenipher Sanni was married at 14, she dropped out of school for a year. Today, she's a a global girl advocate for the U.N. Foundation.
A Wake-Up Call: Coffee Recalled By FDA For Having Viagra-Like Ingredient
Regulators took issue with the tortuously named "New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee," which didn't declare a chemical akin to the erectile dysfunction drug's active ingredient.
Is Inflammation Bad For You Or Good For You?
It depends what's causing the inflammation and how long it lasts. But the habits that keep you healthy overall also help prevent the bad inflammation that increases the risk of chronic disease.
News Brief: GOP Presses On With Health Bill; NAACP Gathers For Convention
We examine what options Senate Republicans have left if they want to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The country's oldest civil rights organization, the NAACP, is looking for a new leader.