New York counties gear up to fight a polio outbreak among the unvaccinated
Polio is spreading in a few New York counties with low vaccination rates. Experts warn that other places in the U.S. could face the same challenge.
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Why keeping girls in school is a good strategy to cope with climate change
Education for girls brings numerous benefits when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. Oh, and it works for boys, too!
Japan plans to ease COVID-19 border controls in early September
Japan currently requires negative PCR test results within 72 hours of departure for all entrants.
Young adults are using marijuana and hallucinogens at the highest rates on record
The National Institutes of Health annually surveys substance abuse among young adults in its Monitoring the Future study.
Democrat Charlie Crist to face Ron DeSantis in Florida race for governor
Charlie Crist has won Florida's Democratic primary for governor and will challenge GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in Nov. DeSantis has an edge when it comes to fundraising, incumbency and registered voters.
For those who can't afford air conditioning, the summer heat can be deadly
Rising temperatures can be deadly for people without air conditioning. There are a few programs to provide units for those who can't afford them, but the demand is growing.
Dr. Anthony Fauci looks back on his long-lasting career in healthcare
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about his decision to retire after nearly 40 years as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
PHOTOS: Ukrainian refugees feel surprisingly at home in Brazil's 'Little Ukraine'
Eight families fled the war and traveled 5,000 miles to Brazil to live in a town settled by Ukrainians over a century ago. The language and customs — and kindnesses — have eased their transition.
Some bars are playing a major role in fighting monkeypox in the LGBTQ community
Monkeypox is spreading primarily among gay and bisexual men, and owners of bars that serve that community feel well-positioned to share information without adding to stigma against LGBTQ people.
Encore: An animal tranquilizer is making street drugs even more dangerous
The veterinary sedative xylazine is being mixed into illegal drugs and could be contributing to a rise in overdoses. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on July 30, 2022.)