What Will News Of Frank Gifford's CTE Mean For Football?
NPR's Scott Simon and Bloomberg View's Kavitha Davidson discuss the late Frank Gifford, concussions and the debate over locker room interviews.
Health & Safety
End Of Medicare Bonuses Will Cut Pay To Primary Care Doctors
A 10 percent bump in pay under the Affordable Care Act will expire at year-end. The bonus was supposed to help balance the reimbursement discrepancies between primary care providers and specialists.
You'll Never Guess The Most Charitable Nation In The World
Hint: It's not the United States. (We're number 2). And it's definitely not a country from the Western world.
Inside Each Flu Shot, Months Of Virus Tracking And Predictions
Scientists worldwide face a yearly challenge in deciding what goes into the annual flu vaccine to make it effective. The job requires keeping tabs on a massive group of speedy, shape-shifting viruses.
Many Americans Believe They Don't Need The Flu Vaccine
An NPR poll finds nearly two-thirds of adults got this year's flu vaccine or plan to get it. Many of those who are skipping vaccination cite a lack of need and worries about side effects.
After The Cranberries And Pie, Take Time To Talk About Death
Advance directives don't guarantee that a person's wishes for end-of-life care will always be honored. Some states let people use physician orders that override legal requirements to perform CPR.
Dear Pope Francis, As You Visit Uganda, Here's What You Should Know
The pope arrives in the country on Friday. Commentators James Kassaga Arinaitwe and Viviane Rutabingwa give him a crash course in the country's issues.
Sweet Name Of Kids' Clinic Gives Some People Heartburn
The Krispy Kreme Challenge Children's Specialty Clinic gets its name from a student-run charity race in Raleigh, N.C., that has already raised $1 million for kids. Still, some find the name unhealthy.
Your Adult Siblings May Hold The Secret To A Long, Happy Life
Our siblings are with us for longer than anyone else through our lives. Strong sibling relationships can cushion the blows of aging, while conflict cuts to the bone.
New Report Says Child Brides In Africa Could More Than Double By 2050
UNICEF is warning that the number of underage girls marrying in Africa could increase 250 percent to 310 million over the next 35 years.