Ethical Dilemma Over Treating Civilians Injured In The Battle For Mosul
What happens if warring parties aren't able or willing to treat civilian casualties? WHO's solution made some humanitarian groups uneasy.
Health & Safety
How A Urine Test After Back Surgery Triggered A $17,850 Bill
A few months after surgery for a painful spinal disk, a woman's doctor asked her for a sample of urine during a follow-up visit. The routine request turned into a financial nightmare.
U.K. Supermarkets To Ban Energy Drinks For Shoppers Under 16
In March, many U.K. grocery stores will check IDs for energy drink purchases. Teachers, nutritionists and public health researchers have called for the measures — as has celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
An Out-Of-Network Lab, An Elaborate Urine Test And Then A Surprise Bill
Elizabeth Moreno got hit with a $17,850 bill from a Texas lab after leaving a urine sample at her doctor's office. The lab had tested the sample for a wide range of legal and illicit drugs.
Intervening Early To Stop Killers
Preventing school site mass killings requires early intervention. David Greene talks with Brian Van Brunt, the executive director of the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association.
Share Your Medical Bill With Us
Journalists from Kaiser Health News and NPR will be looking at surprising medical bills and figuring out what they can tell us about the health care system. You can share your story here.
Trump Administration Sued Over Ending Funding Of Teen Pregnancy Programs
Several Planned Parenthood chapters and other groups are suing the federal government because they say their grants for sex education and pregnancy prevention were canceled without explanation.
Why Sex Scandals Persist In The Humanitarian Aid World
Staffers and researchers were disturbed by the Oxfam scandal in Haiti — but not shocked. "This is a sector-wide problem," says human rights lawyer Megan Nobert.
Flu Deaths Across North Carolina Rise; CDC Releases Flu Shot Data
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' latest report, 17 more residents have died from the flu.
First Human Case From New Bird Flu: How Many More Strains Are Out There?
The case of a Chinese woman adds to a growing list of avian flu strains to keep an eye on, including ones that are deadly and contagious. So why are there so many?