Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
Pandemic Disrupting U.S. Immigration Process At Every Level
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting U.S. immigration. Immigrant doctors who want to help face limits to their visas. Meanwhile, many undocumented immigrants are afraid to seek coronavirus tests.
What To Stream If You Find Yourself Stuck At Home
An NPR arts correspondent answers listener questions about entertainment options for people who can't leave the house because of the coronavirus. What's streaming? What's hot? How can you find it?
Views From A New York City Midwife During The Epidemic
NPR's Michel Martin, Hansi Lo Wang and Rebecca Hersher speak with New York City midwife Eugenia Montesinos about the effect the coronavirus is having on her work.
Why The Coronavirus Outbreak Has Hit New York City Especially Hard
NPR national and science correspondents answer listener questions about why the coronavirus outbreak has been especially bad in New York City and the surrounding region.
Infectious Disease Specialist Answers Listener Questions About The Coronavirus
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to answer listener questions about the coronavirus.
What Happened Today: Listener Questions About The Economic Relief Bill, More
NPR economics and science correspondents answer listener questions about what the federal government is doing. Are the latest measures working? What is happening with the economic relief bill?
Behind Germany's Relatively Low COVID-19 Fatality Rate
Europe is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. The number of deaths in Italy and Spain is horrifying, but another statistic also stands out: Germany's relatively low death rate.
Defense Secretary Esper On Helping With U.S. Coronavirus Response
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep on Wednesday on how his department is contributing to the coronavirus response. NPR's Pentagon correspondent reviews the tape.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Emerges As Rare Public Face Of Scientific Guidance
Dr. Anthony Fauci has advised six U.S. presidents, and has been visible during the coronavirus epidemic. He has often stood beside President Trump — often contradicting Trump's incorrect statements.
The Diary Of A Grocery Store Worker During The Epidemic
A Maine grocery store cashier relays her experience with the reality of being on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.
In The Gulf Coast, Responses To Coronavirus Outbreak Vary Greatly By State
More states are ordering residents to stay at home to combat spread of the coronavirus. But some states, notably Mississippi and Florida, are taking a more measured approach.