NPR's new series is called Living Better: How Americans can take back their health
Americans rank poorly on many health outcomes compared to other countries. The new series Living Better explore ways to change that.
Health & Safety
North Carolina's governor vetoed a 12-week abortion ban, setting up an override fight
The veto by Gov. Roy Cooper launches a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt an override vote after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers.
Fake studies in academic journals may be more common than previously thought
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with neuropsychologist Bernhard Sabel about his study estimating that more medical papers may be made up or plagiarized than previously thought.
Hip-hop's got a message real stealthy: To teach the world to be mad healthy!
As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary, there's a part of its history that's not always told: A mission to create public-health raps.
He helped cancer patients find peace through psychedelics. Then came his diagnosis
Roland Griffiths is known as the scientist who helped prove that psychedelics can alleviate depression and mental anguish in cancer patients. That pursuit has since become a lot more personal.
'No violins': Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's
When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson's disease in his new documentary, he's extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn't lost the humor that made him famous.
When she was struggling with postpartum depression, 'co-mothering' saved her
While still grieving the death of her own mother, María del Carmen Parra Cano gave birth. A period of postpartum depression led her to realize she needed a deeper connection with other mothers.
How a cyberattack left one Indiana hospital reeling
Cyberattacks on hospitals are increasing. We follow an Indiana hospital's hacking story, showing how patient care was affected, in addition to the hospital's bottom line.
Dog walking injuries can be surprisingly common
A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals the extent of dog walking injuries that are bad enough to send people to the ER. We hear from dog owners about - SQUIRREL! - their tumbles and falls.
When Getty began losing her vision as a girl, she was told her life was over. Wrong!
Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame says she could not imagine "what the future had in store." She faced sorrow — but ultimately triumphed. She is the new chair of the U.N. committee for disability rights.