Health

The government provides HIV medicines free of charge. Yet in one indigenous territory, cases and deaths are increasing at an alarming rate. (Image credit: Adam Williams for NPR)

Parts of Los Angeles are under water advisories. Wildfires can cause damage to drinking water systems, allowing contaminants such as benzene to compromise the water quality. brazzo/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption …

A Firefighter fights the flames from the Palisades Fire burning the Theatre Palisades during a powerful windstorm on Wednesday in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Apu Gomes/Getty Images …

Air quality in Los Angeles has been poor, posing breathing challenges for people with certain health conditions.

Smoke from a wildfire blankets the sky above Venice Beach in Los Angeles. Air quality in the region is unhealthy because of several wildfires. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle …

The gut bacteria of meat eaters look similar to those of vegans and vegetarians, as long as they also eat a wide array of plant-based foods. fcafotodigital/Getty Images hide caption …

Kellen Hedler’s classroom aid, Parker Van Buskirk, checks in with Kellen as he works on an assignment. Kellen is largely independent throughout the school day, but Van Buskirk is available …

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and President Jimmy Carter met 20 years ago and forged a close relationship. Says Tedros: “One thing that came to my mind today, attending the …

Mixologist Derek Brown used to own one of the most celebrated bars in the country. Now he’s helping popularize booze-free socializing. hide caption toggle caption If you’re looking for inspiration …

Most water systems in the U.S. have fluoride added to help protect residents’ teeth. Some research raises concerns that, at high enough levels, fluoride may be linked to lower IQs …