Just how hot was July? Hotter than anything on record
A new report from NOAA and NASA confirms that last month was the hottest July ever recorded, driven to new heights by human-caused climate change.
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Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label
Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.
Coast Guard and Navy rescue 4 divers off coast of Carolinas
The Coast Guard and Navy rescued four divers who were reported missing Sunday off the Carolinas, officials said Monday.
COVID cases are rising this summer. Fall boosters are just around the corner
Hospitalizations are up, as are signs of COVID in waste water. New fall boosters may help, but it's unclear how effective they'll be against the latest variant.
2 dead after plane strikes power line, crashes in lake in western North Carolina, authorities say
Two people died Sunday when a small plane struck a power line and crashed into a western North Carolina lake, a city official said.
A tiny house gives them hope: How a homeless family in Brazil got a fresh start
The Brazilian family saw their income evaporate during the pandemic. They couldn't afford to stay in their home. The city of São Paulo had a solution — but they thought it was too good to be true.
Caring for people with fentanyl addiction often means treating terrible wounds
The fentanyl-additive Xylazine causes open wounds, making the illegal drug supply even more dangerous and treatment more complicated
What's behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Johns Hopkins physician and professor Lisa Cooper about the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. as there is a decrease in free testing and affordable treatments.
How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi
An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community of microbes. Here's how the magic happens.
How New York is prioritizing mental health care for elders
Older adults are struggling with loneliness, anxiety, substance abuse - and many also struggle to get the care they need.