Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.

A new study offers good news from Uganda — although the cuts in U.S. aid cast a shadow over the reduction in deaths of parents from HIV/AIDS.

Here's a look at NPR's Global Health and Development coverage.

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.

Some teen boys are determined to grow more muscular to match their social media idols. Going to the gym and manipulating their diet can become compulsive — and dangerous.

After five months of construction, Cone Health's Urgent Care in Burlington has nearly doubled its square footage.

Users are invited to upload their health records for personalized medical advice.

The county will be requesting project proposals later this month. Organizations can learn more about the process at an event on Jan. 23.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.