Health

Women’s health is having a moment. From social media feeds and most-shared podcasts to movies, TV and news headlines, conversations about breast cancer, menopause, hormone therapy and more are officially …

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV. …

On Tuesday, Wyoming’s Supreme Court threw out two laws that aimed to ban most abortion procedures in the Cowboy state. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after …

The Trump administration has unveiled a new food pyramid, which stresses protein and whole foods and calls for an end to “the war on saturated fat.” U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. …

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People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she says has more appeal. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Plenty …

People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she says has more appeal.

The Wegovy pill approved in December arrived at pharmacies nationwide on Monday. Patients now have a new way to take the weight loss medication. LEILA FADEL, HOST: The weight loss …

The Medically Vulnerable People (MVP) shelter in Sandy, Utah, is a remodeled two-story brick hotel. It serves people ages 62 and older, as well as people with health conditions that …

Marilyn Vargas, who supports a household of six, gathers food donations at a pop-up food pantry held outside the Easthampton Community Center in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Karen Brown/NEPM hide caption toggle …