Half of U.S. military bases in the country are in 'health care deserts'
For hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, when the Pentagon orders them to find health care off base there is none.
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People with HIV are aging, and the challenges are piling up
Aging with HIV comes with an increased risk of other health problems. Failing to get adequate care could undermine fighting the virus. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on June 15, 2024.)
Wanna be a good dad? A 'School for Men' teaches diapering, ponytail making
An innovative program in Colombia gives men a chance to master the skills needed to be a hands-on dad — and become closer to their kids along the way.
Protectors, confidants, supporters: Readers share stories of the dads who shaped them
For Father's Day, we asked readers about the most influential father figures in their lives. From dads to husbands to single moms who stepped up, these are the people who shaped readers' lives.
Protectors, confidants, supporters: Readers share stories of the dads who shaped them
For Father's Day, we asked readers about the most influential father figures in their lives. From dads to husbands to single moms who stepped up, these are the people who shaped readers' lives.
Dear rat, did you ever know that you're my hero?
African giant pouched rats use their acute sense of smell to sniff out landmines and detect TB in sputum samples. Now, they are set to become search-and-rescue specialists too.
People with HIV are aging, and the challenges are piling up
Advances in medicine mean more people are living longer with HIV. But aging with HIV comes with increased health risks, and this growing population needs specialized care that's hard to find.
Bird flu risk is restricted to those who work with dairy cattle — for now
More cattle are getting the bird flu virus, and it appears that people are a big factor in spreading it from herd-to-herd. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben talks to NPR Health correspondent Will Stone.
The lack of Black sperm donors is a nationwide problem
Researchers are studying why there's a dearth of black sperm donors and how to increase the numbers. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on June 13, 2024.)
From ‘romantasy’ to reality TV, why we love guilty pleasures so much
Neuroscientists say the pleasure response helps us survive as a species. So why do we feel embarrassed by some of the things we love the most?