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Kevin Carlson, with nurse Joshua Lee (right) and respiratory therapist Eric Mathewson (left), watches a WWE match on October 2, 2023 in San Jose, Calif. Gabrielle Torres hide caption toggle …

It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions. …

Scientists are uncovering the far-reaching influence of physical activity on our circadian rhythms. They believe the emerging findings have implications both for health and athletic performance. LEILA FADEL, HOST: When …

The Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion on June 24, 2022. Tracy Lee for NPR hide caption toggle caption Tracy Lee for NPR The Supreme Court overturned the …

When relaying the difficult news of a cancer diagnosis to kids, it’s important to give them time to process the information, says Elizabeth Farrell, a clinical social worker at the …

At Recompose in Seattle, families can hold a funeral ceremony known as a laying-in before the body is prepared for human composting. In this photo, a demonstration mannequin stands in …

The other day in my primary care practice, one of my patients asked me to prescribe Ozempic. She had recently given birth, and her body had changed. “I want my …

Medicare and Medicaid will now cover certain prescriptions for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Disha Narang of Endeavor Health in Illinois about their benefits.

Warehouse workers often labor in extremely hot conditions in California, as do many others who work indoors. The state has been considering new rules to protect them when temperatures soar …

A report out this week says hunger, malnutrition and even starvation are widespread in Gaza, but stopped short of declaring it a ‘famine.’ Here’s a primer on what that means, …