Trump Releases Medical Information In Doctor's Letter
The Trump campaign released information about the candidate's health Thursday. It shows normal test results.
Health & Safety
Yes, It Is Possible To Get Your Flu Shot Too Soon
The vaccine is already showing up in drugstores, but maybe wait until Halloween to get the shot, doctors say, especially if you're over 65 and want to be protected against flu this winter.
Don't Kiss That Kitty: Cat-Scratch Fever Is Making People Sicker
Doctors have long thought that cat-scratch fever is no big deal, but an analysis finds that more people are getting sicker from it. Small children are especially at risk, as are people in the South.
Life After A Brain Injury: 'I'm Not Terrified Of Death Anymore'
Pulitzer-winning music critic Tim Page had been good at pretty much everything, until he had a life-threatening traumatic brain injury. He talks with NPR about piecing together a new life.
Skipping Meals, Joining Gangs: How Teens Cope With Food Insecurity
Many kids rely on school for food their families can't afford. Two reports suggest one group is falling through the cracks: teens. Dogged by hunger, teens may try a wide range of strategies to get by.
Epic Climate Cartoon Goes Viral But It Has One Key Problem
People talk a lot about the warming of the Earth by a few degrees. Now a cartoon shows you what it looks like.
Clinton Releases Updated Health Information After Pneumonia Diagnosis
Hillary Clinton released updated health information on Wednesday following a pneumonia diagnosis. Her doctor says says she is "healthy and fit" to serve as president.
Employees Are Paying A Bigger Chunk Of Health Insurance Costs
Bosses are passing more of the cost of health insurance on to workers in an effort to keep spending under control. But that can be unfair to lower-income employees, who pay disproportionately more.
Want A BRCA Test? Some Insurers Require Genetic Counseling First
Doctors worry that requiring patients to see a separate genetic counselor will keep them from getting tested for mutations that significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Sugar Shocked? The Rest Of Food Industry Pays For Lots Of Research, Too
A recent study revealed the sugar industry's efforts 50 years ago to shape medical opinion on how sugar affects health. But today, scores of companies continue to fund food and nutrition studies.