House Republicans To Bring Healthcare Overhaul Bill Back To The Floor
NPR congressional correspondent Sue Davis has the latest on Republican plans to vote on repealing and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Health & Safety
To Bring Down Stubbornly High Blood Pressure, It Helps To Have A Team
A quick prescription and annual lecture from a doctor often aren't enough to help people control hypertension. So some clinics now mobilize teams of health pros to motivate and support patients.
Women (And Men) Demand An End To India's Tax On Sanitary Pads
#LahuKaLagaan is the name of a new viral campaign. It means "the tax on blood." The goal is to get the government to end the tax on sanitary napkins.
Republican House Leaders Will Try Again To Replace Obamacare
They backed out before, but GOP leaders say lawmakers in the House will vote on Thursday to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. They're confident they have enough votes to pass the bill.
Republican Rep. Tom Cole On GOP Health Care Bill
Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma tells Steve Inskeep the House should pass the Republican health care plan. But he says to not sweat the details, because the Senate will change the bill anyway.
Community Convenes To Trade Ideas On Mental Health Care
Mental health was the focus of this year's community conversation hosted by 88.5 WFDD, held at The Barn at Reynolda Village.
House Republicans To Vote On Measure To Repeal Obamacare
The last time they were expected to vote on bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, they called off the vote rather than lose. This time the vote is expected to be very close.
Millions Of Lives At Risk In Yemen, Aid Group Official Says
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland about the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Spit Test May Reveal The Severity Of A Child's Concussion
By measuring fragments of genetic material in saliva, scientists were able to accurately predict whether a young person's concussion symptoms would last days or weeks.
Unfounded Autism Fears Are Fueling Minnesota's Measles Outbreak
State health officials are struggling to contain a measles outbreak that has sickened mostly Somali-American children. The vaccination rate is low in this tight community that's worried about autism.