White House Releases Affordable Care Act Insurance Rates
The White House released information Monday about rates and offerings for the 2017 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment.
Health & Safety
Manic And Depressed, 'I Didn't Like Who I Was,' Says Comic Chris Gethard
Gethard tells stories of hitting rock bottom in his new one-man off-Broadway show, which is billed as a comedy about "suicide, depression, alcoholism and all the other funniest parts of life."
Getting Dental Care Can Be A Challenge For People With Disabilities
People with serious disabilities and their caregivers often struggle to find dentists who have the ability and desire to take care of their teeth. Cost is another issue.
Rocks And Auto Parts Were Part Of Polio Survivor's Rehab Plan
Dennis Ogbe got polio at age 3 in Nigeria. He's gone on to win medals in the Paralympics. And he hopes the battle against polio will be won, despite its reappearance in his homeland.
Wrecked Haiti Still Reeling From Deadly Hurricane Matthew
Haiti is still recovering from a Category 4 storm that ravaged its southern coast two weeks ago. Scott Simon speaks with Chief Medical Officer Joanna Cherry of Hospital Bernard Mevs in Port-Au-Prince.
A New Health Care Project Won Awards. But Did It Really Work?
It sounds good on paper: People in rural India come to a clinic and speak to a doctor via computer. The project got millions in seed money, won prizes. But a new study reveals a major problem.
Can Mental Illness Be Prevented In The Womb?
Researchers are exploring changes in prenatal nutrition to lower risks for future mental disorders. The work is preliminary, but there is ample precedent for maternal diet affecting children's health.
Debate Check: Could U.S. Economy Grow As Fast As India's Or China's?
At this week's presidential debate, Donald Trump compared growth rates in the three countries. Here's what the experts have to say.
Why Many Ugandans Are Offended By Music Video Made By U.S. Missionaries
Luket Ministries filmed a video in which seven white women depict the Ugandan way of life. Then came the uproar — and the apology. Two Ugandan writers weigh in.
Dr. Paul Farmer Is 'Surprised And Upset And Humbled' After Visit To Haiti
The co-founder of Partners In Health says the damage from Hurricane Matthew seemed worse than that of the 2010 earthquake. And he couldn't get over the way people reacted.