This Syrian Dad Has One Of The World's Most Dangerous Jobs
Five years ago, Raed Al Saleh was a businessman. Now he heads the 3,000-strong Syrian Civil Defense, rescuing civilians from the rubble after airstrikes.
Health & Safety
Hospital Bombings Highlight Challenges Health Care Providers Face In War Zones
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Jonathan Whittall, head of humanitarian analysis for Doctors Without Borders, about how bombings of hospitals affect relief organizations in war zones.
To Lure Patients, Pennsylvania Hospital Refunds Unhappy Customers
As patients increasingly have more choice in hospitals, hospitals look to stand out. Geisinger Health is taking cue from retail and refunding unsatisfied customers. Experts say that's smart business.
Feds Act To Help More Ex-Inmates Get Medicaid
To reduce recidivism and promote health, the Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to make it easier for ex-prisoners to sign up for or restart Medicaid coverage.
In Houston, Pregnant Women And Their Doctors Weigh Risks Of Zika
Mosquitoes infected with Zika haven't turned up along the U.S. Gulf Coast yet, but could thrive in the region's sultry summer weather. Pregnant women and their doctors are already taking precautions.
Syria Hospital Bombing: Are The Rules Of War Blowing Up?
The destruction of a hospital in Aleppo is part of a disturbing trend. And it's not just happening in Syria.
'Jungle Book' Love: Why I Identify With The 'Flower In Underpants'
Growing up in India, she was a fan of the dubbed-in-Hindi TV series. As a globetrotting adult, she is touched by the Disney movie version.
U.S. Doctors Prepare For Arrival Of Zika Virus
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dr. Umair Shah, executive director of public health and environmental services in Harris County, Texas, about what they're doing to prepare their community for Zika, and how they're paying for it.
If You Think She Looks Like An Avon Lady, You're Half Right
She's a Living Goods agent. The company styles its door-to-door health care deliveries after American businesses like Avon, Amway and Tupperware.
Teen Birth Rates Plummet For Hispanic And Black Girls
Teenagers are having less sex and getting better about using contraceptives, a survey finds. Economic hard times also make it less likely that teens will want to become parents so early in life.