Health

Krystal Anderson died of sepsis a few days after giving birth to a stillborn baby. It was her second bout of maternal sepsis. Even though she was in the care …

Dividing household labor with a partner after welcoming home a baby takes intention, communication and revision. Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR …

Monica Vera-Schubert says she’s tormented by the question of whether her son Bobby would be alive if the overdose reversal drug Narcan had been easily accessible in his UCLA dorm …

On Tuesday, it’s expected that Africa CDC will announce that Mpox is a health emergency of “continental” concern. An outbreak in the DRC has spread to four countries that have …

The transition back to school can be overwhelming for kids. Explaining the changes and setting expectations can help them feel more prepared to take on the year. Annika McFarlane/Getty Images/Digital …

GLP-1 drugs, like Wegovy and Ozempic, may not be good only for diabetes and weight-loss. They are also showing promise for preventing some cancers. UCG/UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images hide caption …

The front room of Monica Vera Schubert holds a photo of her son Bobby Schubert. Schubert died of an opioid overdose in his dorm room at UCLA in April. His …

Drug overdose is the top killer of young adults — and is a problem on college campuses, too, though it often goes unreported. One mother wants to make sure narcan …

This image provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in July 2024 shows a label for Boar’s Head liverwurst. The company recalled 7 million pounds of deli meats on July …

This would be the first ever emergency declaration for the African continent. What’s the reason for this sense of urgency? (Image credit: Arlette Bashizi/Reuters)