These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe
Many of us know that feeling of being transported by a song. Research reveals that listening to music can have profound effects on our mind and body.
Health & Safety
The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave
In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits have inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year's rise looks modest so far.
The dreams and disappointments of India's Barbie
The doll is very popular. But an Indian version of a dark-haired, sari-clad Barbie was not a big seller. And one woman has written a poem about what it felt like to grow up unable to afford a Barbie.
They billed Medicare late for his anesthesia. He went to collections for a $3,000 tab
Medicare was supposed to cover the entire cost of his procedure. But the anesthesia provider failed to file its claims in a timely manner and billed the patient instead.
Guilford County to offer vaccination clinics for 7th and 12th graders
Guilford County is offering vaccination clinics next week for incoming 7th and 12th graders ahead of the start of the school year.
Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave
Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures.
A pediatric neurosurgeon reflects on his intense job, and the post-Roe landscape
Jay Wellons has operated on kids' brains and spinal cords. He writes about the anguish of losing a patient and the exhilaration of saving a life in All That Moves Us. Originally broadcast July 2022.
What's a fair price for a prescription drug? Medicare's about to weigh in
Medicare soon will start something it hasn't done in its 58-year history: Negotiate on drug prices. On Sept. 1, Medicare will target the first 10 drugs for price negotiations.
How New Orleans is coping with a surge in heat-related illnesses
Hospitals throughout the U.S. are seeing increases in patients with heat illnesses this summer. We look at how New Orleans is coping with the rise in heat-related EMS calls and ER visits.