Health & Safety

Christy O'Donnell, who has advanced lung cancer, is one of several California patients suing for the right to get a doctor's help with prescription medicine to end their own lives if and when they feel that's necessary.

California Judge Throws Out Lawsuit On Medically Assisted Suicide

5:35pm July 27, 2015

by April Dembosky

The superior court judge says questions raised in the case should be decided by legislatures or voters, not the court. The terminally ill plaintiffs say they'll appeal his decision.

New 'Daily Show' Host Trevor Noah Tries Out Jokes About Racism, Ebola

2:41pm July 27, 2015

by Marc Silver

The South African comic, who assumes the reins of the Comedy Central series on Sept. 28, did a show in Washington, D.C., this weekend. Here's a sample of his comedy stylings.

President Obama receives flowers upon his arrival Sunday aboard Air Force One at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Tweets Welcoming #ObamaInEthiopia

2:06pm July 27, 2015

by Aggi Ashagre

One of the many burning questions: "Can we get footage of President Obama eating injera?"

Coordinating care for high-risk patients was expected to save money and improve quality of care. A Medicare experiment didn't pan out.

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Experiment In Coordinated Care For Medicare Failed To Show Savings

12:05pm July 27, 2015

by Jay Hancock

The test aimed to help high-risk Medicare patients navigate the health care maze. But after three years, expected improvements in quality and savings failed to materialize.

A daily habit of sugary-sweetened drinks can boost your risk of developing the disease — even if you're not overweight.

Even If You're Lean, 1 Soda Per Day Ups Your Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

10:53am July 27, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

A daily habit of sugary-sweetened drinks can boost your risk of developing the disease — even if you're not overweight. And diet soda might not be doing you any favors, either.

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Transgender performers walk backstage during an event to mark World AIDS Day in 2013. A new WHO report demonstrates extremely rates of HIV infection among transgender women in 15 countries.

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Transgender Women Face Inadequate Health Care, 'Shocking' HIV Rates

11:27pm July 26, 2015

by NPR Staff

A new World Health Organization study finds alarmingly high rates of HIV infection among transgender women. One of the researchers notes that the numbers are rooted in rampant discrimination.

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A baby helps make history. The Kenyan child is receiving the new malaria vaccine â the first ever that can wipe out a parasite â as part of a clinical trial.

Why A Vaccine That Works Only A Third Of The Time Is Still A Good Deal

11:08pm July 26, 2015

by Jason Beaubien

The first vaccine against a parasite — one that causes malaria — was recommended for approval. It's not as effective as researchers had hoped, but they still think it could make a big difference.

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Tough helmet laws have caused the number of helmet wearers in a Vietnamese province to jump from 34 percent to 76 percent.

Traffic Takes A Tremendous Global Toll, But Cheap Fixes Can Save Lives

10:45pm July 25, 2015

by Francesca Lunzer Kritz

It's a global issue, and deaths are often high in the developing world. A new report looks at inexpensive ways to cut down on fatalities.

Despite losing his sense of taste and smell to Alzheimer's disease, Greg O'Brien says grilling supper on the back deck with his son on a summer evening is still fun.

When Alzheimer's Steals Your Appetite, Remember To Laugh

5:59pm July 25, 2015

by Rebecca Hersher

Fresh grilled swordfish now tastes like rolled newspapers to Greg O'Brien, an unexpected effect of his Alzheimer's. And shopping without a grocery list is futile. But summer barbecues are still sweet.

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The proposed Nutrition Facts label would list added sugars and their percent daily value.

No More Hidden Sugar: FDA Proposes New Label Rule

2:26pm July 25, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

The FDA wants to revamp the Nutrition Facts panels on foods. The labels would have to list how much added sugar the foods contain — and how much it counts against your recommended daily allowance.

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