Health

NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Robbie Goldstein about a meeting of public health leaders of eight states to discuss possible partnership on issues such as vaccines as federal priorities …

LA Johnson/NPR Have you ever had scary thoughts pop into your head that you just couldn’t stop thinking about? They’re called intrusive thoughts, and they are distressing, repetitive and unwanted. …

On a planet that can feel increasingly challenged, we asked activist Edgard Gouveia Jr. about his latest efforts to improve life on Earth, what “artivism” is — and what he …

A threadfin butterflyfish swims though the Red Sea. A recent experiment suggests that these fish may experience something like pleasure. Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …

One of the latest fitness trends involves adding weight to your exercise routine by wearing a weighted vest. Influencers claim they help burn calories and build strength. But do they …

New World screwworm larva, like the one pictured, will hatch and feed on the flesh of living animals, typically cattle. Cases in humans are rare but can be fatal. AP/USDA …

An HIV-infected H9 T cell, as seen by a scanning electromicrograph. In a landmark first for the continent hardest hit by HIV, a new clinical trial in South Africa has …

Shifts in vaccine guidance under the Trump administration are leaving many people confused about seasonal shots. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin of the Vaccine Integrity Project.

Artisanal coal miner Emmanuel Siyabonga hauls a sack of coal to a client’s car at the abandoned Golfview coal mine in Ermelo, South Africa. The work is grueling and hazardous …

Carol Yepes/Moment RF/Getty Images “Wear sunscreen” is some of the most basic health advice you can get — right up there with eating fruits and vegetables. But standard sunscreen — …