CHARTS: Here's What Donald Trump Has Said On The Issues
NPR examined what the president-elect has said about the 10 issues voters care most about.
Health & Safety
The Way To Get A New Health Law Is To Create A Crisis, Policy Consultant Says
Steve Inskeep talks to health policy consultant Robert Laszewski about the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans vow to repeal and replace. Laszewski had a long career in the insurance industry.
Surgeon General Murthy Wants America To Face Up To Addiction
More people struggle with alcohol or drugs than have cancer, and 1 in 5 Americans binge drink. It all costs the nation $420 billion a year. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says we know how to help.
A Growing Group Of Doctors Are Big-Money Prescribers In Medicare
In 2011, just 41 health care providers prescribed more than $5 million each in medicines under Medicare Part D. In 2015, that number was 514. The rise of expensive hepatitis C drugs is a factor.
Trump Takes Office At A Pivotal Moment For Foreign Aid
The U.S. has helped mount a historic effort to eliminate poverty and roll back diseases. Will Trump keep it going?
With Little Housing Growth, Native American Families Live In Close Quarters
The two tribes on the Wind River Indian Reservation in central Wyoming are experiencing a population boom, but the amount of housing hasn't increased leading to severe overcrowding.
The Rainy Season Strategy To Stop Malaria
It's called Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention. And so far, the results have been remarkable.
Bellevue Hospital Pioneered Care For Presidents And Paupers
The history of New York's Bellevue hospital is also the history of medicine in the United States. From the days before doctors believed in germs through AIDS, the hospital led the way in innovation.
Why No Marijuana Information? Keith Scott Toxicology Report Leaves A Key Question
The chief state medical examiner's office released autopsy and toxicology reports for Keith Scott, and they shed little new light on the shooting. In fact, they raise another question.
Want To Prevent The Flu? Skip The Supplements, Eat Your Veggies
It's flu season — time for the marketing of juices and supplements that claim to boost immunity. But they don't help, scientists say. Instead, try eating healthy and getting enough sleep.