Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers '5 resets' to tame toxic stress
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician and researcher, is out with a new book of science-backed strategies to reduce stress and build resilience.
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How medications like Ozempic are revolutionizing the weight loss industry
Bloomberg News reporter Emma Court explains how these so-called "miracle drugs" work, and discusses side effects, long-term impacts, and what it all means for the body positivity movement.
Global wishes for 2024: Pay for family leave. Empower Black men. Respect rural voices
We asked leaders in global health and development to share their wishes for the new year. Here's what they hope will happen in the year ahead. And readers, we'd like to hear from you.
Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. have hearing loss, but most don't use hearing aids. This increases the risk of social isolation, physical and cognitive decline and may lead to premature death.
Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.
Some overlooked good news from 2023: Six countries knock out 'neglected' diseases
In 2023, six nations were able to eliminate virtually all cases of at least one of the illnesses on the World Health Organization's priority list of "neglected tropical diseases."
Texas abortion bans upheld in federal court
The extremely strict abortion bans in Texas won again in the federal courts on Tuesday. The federal appeals court in New Orleans sided with Texas in a case about abortions in emergencies.
She had a panic attack during preterm labor. Then a nurse stepped in
As Teresa Hernandez was about to go into preterm labor, she had a panic attack. The nurse put her hand on Hernandez's head to comfort her. She says she felt as if her mom was there.
What to know about keeping children safe — and warm — in the car during the winter
A bulky winter coat underneath a car seat can pose dangers for children. Ahead of winter storms on the East Coast, here are some tips for optimal car safety.
9 ways to get healthier in 2024 without trying very hard
Last year, NPR's health reporters dug into the science of healthy living. Here are nine things they learned that can help you embrace small shifts with big payoffs in the year ahead.