
Health
Taking a daily multivitamin appears to boost brains of adults over 60, but more study is needed
A new study shows a daily multivitamin may boost memory function in some people, although the results don't change recommendations about use of the supplements.
2 weeks ago
Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don’t take them seriously
Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the U.S. — 69.9 per 100,000 live births for 2021, almost three times the rate for white women according to the CDC.
2 weeks ago
Ireland will require cancer warnings and calorie counts on alcoholic beverage labels
The new Irish labeling rules, which will take effect in three years, will be more explicit about the possible negative health effects of drinking.
3 weeks ago
No Menthol Sunday encourages Black health equity by saying ‘no’ to the tobacco industry
The annual campaign addresses the detrimental impact that smoking tobacco has on Black communities, and the history of targeted advertising of menthol-flavored cigarettes.
3 weeks ago
Nurses and other medical professionals held an informational picket at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, criticizing hospital ownership.
3 weeks ago
Life after a shock: Why heart patients need access to mental health care
An implantable defibrillator can save patients who have unusual heart rhythms. But some of them also need help to deal with painful and anxiety inducing shocks.
3 weeks ago
Listen 12:32A cardiologist wanted to prevent long COVID. He turned to meditation.
A recent review of research suggests meditation may be effective for some in treating long COVID and other post-viral conditions.
3 weeks ago
Listen 10:53The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated
Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.
3 weeks ago
FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants
At least 58,000 childern younger than 5 years old are hospitalized each year with RSV infections.
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus FAQ: ‘Emergency’ over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?
As the world enters a new phase of the pandemic, NPR spoke to public health gurus about how to move forward since the disease appears to be here to stay.
3 weeks ago
Think the COVID threat is over? It’s not for these people
Declarations and loosened restrictions aside, for millions of Americans COVID is still a major concern.
3 weeks ago
Beyond the ‘abortion pill’: Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone
As attorneys argue whether this medication should be removed from the market all over the country, NPR asked people to share their experiences with using mifepristone.
3 weeks ago
Supporters say the policy will make mental health services accessible to people who otherwise may not have the means to seek treatment on their own.
3 weeks ago
A new health center in Frankford aims to alleviate a ‘primary care desert’
Residents in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood say the area has become a primary care desert, and lacks options for healthy foods.
4 weeks ago