A Small Puerto Rico Town's Makeshift Relief Center
After Hurricane Maria, Christine Nieves started the Proyecto de Apoyo Mutuo Mariana to feed a community that was devastated by the storm. They still offer one meal a day.
Health & Safety
For Some Breast Cancer Patients, The Chemo Decision Just Got Easier
Thousands of breast cancer patients could now safely avoid chemotherapy thanks to a major study of women with moderate risk of recurrence.
With The Rise Of Legal Weed, Drug Education Moves From 'Don't' to 'Delay'
Today's drug prevention messaging is a far cry from the "Just Say No" days. Schools want to give kids the facts to make informed decisions about whether and when to try drugs or alcohol.
New Hampshire Mothers Struggling With Opioid Addiction Fight To Keep Their Children
New Hampshire parents who are trying to overcome opioid abuse face a ticking clock and limited state resources to try to keep their parental rights.
Dear Grads: Don't Lie. And Don't Be Miffed If Someone Messes Up Your Name
Here are a few of the messages delivered by globally-minded speakers to members of the Class of 2018.
Randolph Health And Cone Health Will Not Combine Organizations
After over a year of negotiations, Randolph Health will not become part of Cone Health's larger integrated health care network.
A Grass-Roots Effort To Feed The Poor Is Growing, Burrito By Burrito
Burrito-making get-togethers are sprouting up around the U.S. to distribute healthy, grab-and-go meals, as well as provide people a fun way to help out and get involved with their communities.
POLL: Genealogical Curiosity Is A Top Reason For DNA Tests; Privacy A Concern
We asked Americans about genetic testing in the latest NPR-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll. People were generally OK with sharing the information with relatives and doctors, but not employers.
Study Aims To Show Transplants Between HIV-Positive Patients Are Safe, Save Lives
Hundreds of otherwise viable organs that are HIV-positive are wasted each year, while HIV-positive patients in need of transplants languish on waiting lists. Researchers want to change that.
When Scientists Develop Products From Personal Medical Data, Who Gets To Profit?
Data from patient medical records are being used to develop commercial products. What rights do we have over the use of our personal health information?