Life Kit: Dealing with anxiety
Anxiety can feel awful. But it can also be a helpful warning signal — telling us when we're in danger or out of alignment with our true feelings. NPR's Life Kit has tips for dealing with anxiety.
Health & Safety
Fake 'sober homes' targeting Native Americans scam millions from taxpayers
An investigation revealed that dozens of rehab facilities were scamming the state for Medicaid dollars. Native leaders have a plan. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on August 31, 2023.)
Whatever happened to the Ukrainian refugees who found a haven in Brazil?
After fleeing the war in Ukraine, a family found a sense of belonging far away - in Prudentópolis, Brazil, known as "Little Ukraine." A year later, the family finds themselves starting over yet again.
Scientists are meeting in Santa Fe to unravel the mystery of long COVID
Scientists from around the world met face to face in Santa Fe, NM, this week to present the latest findings on long COVID and discuss studies of potential treatments.
Fish oil labels are misleading, new study shows
Fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S. A new study finds most fish oil products make misleading health claims on their labels.
Labor unions praise Biden's plan to boost staffing at nursing homes
For the first time ever, nursing homes may soon have to guarantee a registered nurse is working 24/7 in every facility.
The latest on COVID: Labor Day weekend, possible boosters and vaccines this fall
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, here's an update on COVID in the U.S. — plus a look ahead to likely FDA approval of new COVID boosters and what could be a busy fall of vaccination for flu, RSV and COVID.
As more teens overdose on fentanyl, schools face a drug crisis unlike any other
Fentanyl-related teen overdose deaths nearly tripled from 2019 to 2021. As the school year gets under way, families in mourning urge education leaders to respond.
Understaffed nursing homes are a huge problem, and Biden's promised fix 'sabotaged'
A study commissioned by the government to recommend minimum staffing levels at nursing homes drew no conclusions. And that means Biden's pledge to set those minimums may come to far less than hoped.
Weeks after the fire, the response in Maui shifts from a sprint to a marathon
Officials and volunteers say addressing mental health needs and trauma will likely take years.