A new study shows how certain genes can cause brain disorders like autism
Scientists have used brain organoids to show one way that genes associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder disrupt brain development.
Health & Safety
How a government shutdown could impact you
As House Republicans struggle to keep the federal government open beyond September 30, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with a trio of NPR correspondents about the potential impact of a government shutdown.
This year's COVID vaccine rollout is off to a bumpy start, despite high demand
Some people are finding pharmacies still don't have supply of the shots, and others are having insurance coverage troubles. Here's what's going on.
A history of nurses: They once had the respect they're now trying to win
In Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and its Power to Change the World, author Sarah DiGregorio tells how nurses had great stature centuries ago — and how they got pushed into the background.
Rollout of the new COVID vaccine has been hampered by distribution problems
For the first time, the federal government isn't picking up the tab. Private insurers are supposed to make the vaccine free of charge, but there have been glitches.
Morning news brief
Donald Trump won't be a part of Wednesday's GOP presidential primary debate. Amazon faces a federal monopoly lawsuit. The rollout of the new COVID vaccine has been hampered by distribution problems.
School districts rush to stock Narcan, the best defense against fentanyl
Narcan is the best option schools have to save students from an overdose, but it's only readily available in a handful of the nation's districts.
New York firefighters continue to lose lives from 9/11 illnesses
Two recent deaths of New York City firefighters from 9/11-related illnesses brought the total to 343, matching the FDNY's death toll from 9/11.
Why hikers on the Pacific Coast Trail are coming down with norovirus
Hikers are getting sick with norovirus in the wilderness. A CDC investigation finds that poor hygiene along the Pacific Crest Trail — and other outdoor settings — is to blame.
In some cities, Fentanyl deaths have increased dramatically over the last year
For months the Biden administration has suggested drug overdose deaths are finally leveling off or declining slightly. But new data in some cities show increases in drug deaths caused by Fentanyl.