Health

The most recent recommendation of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is that all women 40 to 74 get mammograms every other year. A previous recommendation said screening should start …

On Monday, Gambian lawmakers rejected a bill that would have overturned its ban on female genital mutilation. The vote marks a victory for women’s rights activists and comes after months …

Six-year-old Sam and his mother, Tabitha, attend a virtual class with Sam’s teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. Cindy Elizabeth/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Cindy Elizabeth/for NPR …

Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer’s approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting bills for $139,000. Nick Oxford/KFF Health News hide caption …

Episode 1: Would you alter your body for the chance to compete for a gold medal? That’s the question facing a small group of elite athletes right now. Last year, …

A lot of camps aren’t equipped to deal with the special care some kids need. Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum is trying to help with its summer camp catered specifically to …

Obstetrician-gynecologist Taylar Swartz uses an ultrasound scanner to check the health of Addie Comegys’ baby on May 30. Comegys, who is due in late August, had traveled 45 minutes for …

The lifeline has connected millions of people to help either by phone text or chat. But while it’s gotten better over the two years, it still has a long way …

An image released by the FDA shows bottles containing tianeptine and other compounds. Authorities have urged gas station store owners and others not to sell the products, with names like …

We all face stress. Resilience skills can make a big difference. Afry Harvy/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Afry Harvy/iStockphoto/Getty Images This fall, NPR’s health reporting team is planning a …