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."
Refugee Groups Consider Legal Options To Challenge Travel Ban
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Betsy Fisher, policy director at the International Refugee Assistance Project, about the guidelines for President Trump's reinstated travel ban.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Likely To Put Pressure On Nursing Homes
Two thirds of nursing home residents are paid for by Medicaid. Proposed cuts could put pressure on nursing homes and the older adults they serve.
White House Tightens Airport Security Requirements For Foreign Flights
The Trump administration announced enhanced security requirements for foreign flights entering the U.S. Passengers and their belongings will undergo more thorough screening at foreign airports.
Boston Surgeon Argues Senate GOP Bill Threatens Nation's Health
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Atul Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and a staff writer for The New Yorker, about what the health care industry learned from the Affordable Care Act.
Death Penalty Debate Heads To Florida's Supreme Court
Lawyers squared off in a Florida court Wednesday over whether the governor has the right to remove capital cases from a state prosecutor who opposes the death penalty.
New Island Surfaces Along Coast Of North Carolina's Outer Banks
There's a new island off the coast of North Carolina. Dave Hallac, Superintendent of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, tells NPR's Robert Siegel about it.