Ketamine For Severe Depression: 'How Do You Not Offer This Drug to People?'
More and more doctors are offering ketamine, an anesthetic and club drug, to severely depressed patients who haven't responded to other treatments.
Health & Safety
Congress May Undo Rule That Pushes Firms To Keep Good Safety Records
Labor statistics specialists under George W. Bush and Barack Obama warn that if the safety regulation is repealed, record keeping on worker injuries will become less accurate and less reliable.
As ACA Repeal Vote Nears, Kansas Debates Expanding Medicaid
An estimated 300,000 Kansans could qualify for health care coverage, which comes as Congress debates replacing the Affordable Care Act.
Leading The Charge Against The GOP Health Plan, Rep. Mark Meadows Is Right At Home
Republican Rep. Mark Meadows enjoys strong support in his western North Carolina district as he leads conservative opposition to the GOP's health overhaul plan.
Amid Massive Tainted-Meat Scandal, Brazil Assures Safety Of Its Food Exports
The country's federal police say that health officials were bribed to ignore outdated and adulterated meat. The European Commission has suspended imports from companies implicated in the allegations.
Studies Suggest Cautious Optimism About Declines In Teen Opioid Use
A pair of long-term studies found fewer children and teenagers are coming in contact with opioids, and that hospitalizations from the drugs are down. The same is not true for adults.
Father Of 2 Sons With Schizophrenia Talks Of His Struggle To Save Them
"There is no greater ... feeling of helplessness than to watch two beloved sons deteriorate before [your] eyes," says Ron Powers. His new book is No One Cares About Crazy People.
Insurance Industry Worried By GOP Plan To Replace Obamacare, Consultant Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Laszewski, a health policy consultant, about how the Republican's plan to reform health care would effect insurers. Laszewski had a long career in the insurance industry.
Julia, A Muppet With Autism, Joins The Cast Of 'Sesame Street'
Julia has bright red hair, big green eyes and she loves to draw. She can be a little shy, but Elmo and Abby Cadabby don't mind. She's voiced by Stacey Gordon, whose son is on the autism spectrum, too.
Tax Credits, Penalties And Age Rating: Parsing The GOP Health Bill
As the GOP bill to replace the Affordable Care Act begins to move through Congress, reporters for NPR and Kaiser answer your questions about what it might mean for your health plan.