The Forgotten Needs Of Refugees From Hurricane Irma
Finding a place to live is just the start. A doctor shares his experiences with two hurricane refugees.
Health & Safety
Trump Wishes We Had More Immigrants From Norway. Turns Out We Once Did
Back in the 19th century, Norwegians began coming to the United States in droves. And they were among the poorest of the poor.
Your Turn: How Are Poor Countries Portrayed By Aid Groups And The Media?
The controversy over President Trump's description of El Salvador, Haiti and African countries has global thinkers asking whether the aid community is partly to blame.
Liver-Branding Surgeon Fined More Than $13,000, Ordered To Do Community Service
Simon Bramhall, who used a medical device to etch his initials onto at least two livers during transplant surgeries, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault.
Fitness Superstar Shaun T: Keys To Workout Motivation Include Fun — And Selfishness
After a rough childhood and later dealing with his own weight problem, Shaun T eventually found success as a workout video guru. He says it's important to have fun and focus on yourself for a change.
Flu Season Is Shaping Up To Be A Nasty One, CDC Says
The flu season started early this year and is already widespread throughout the country and intense in dozens of states. But it's not too late to get that flu shot, officials say.
Kentucky Gets OK To Require Work From Medicaid Recipients
The move comes one day after the Trump administration said it would let states add work requirements to their Medicaid programs, which provide health coverage for people with low incomes.
Utah Gov. On State's Proposal To Impose Medicaid Work Requirements
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about his state's proposal to impose a work or community engagement requirement on Medicaid recipients. The Trump administration recently opened the door for states to implement such policies.
New Rules May Make Getting And Staying On Medicaid More Difficult
Indiana is one of the states poised to get permission to require Medicaid recipients to work. Advocates say work requirements may be good politics but they're bad policy.
'Africa Tech' Is Hard To Find At CES — But Worth Looking For
The entrepreneurs at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas have some interesting ideas. But what about the follow-through?