FDA changes rules for donating blood. Some say they're still discriminatory
Pathologist Dr. Benjamin Mazer talks about the changing FDA rules on donating blood for men who have sex with men.
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Coronavirus FAQ: 'Emergency' over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?
Now that official COVID emergency declarations have ended, how should people evaluate their risk of SARS-CoV-2? That's the subject of our frequently asked questions offering.
As some families learn the hard way, dementia can take a toll on financial health
Reckless behavior with money can be a warning sign of cognitive decline — and the condition can put people at risk of financial ruin. There are few institutional safeguards in place.
How businesses are using designated areas to help lactating mothers
The recently enacted PUMP Act requires most employers to provide private lactation spaces, but does not provide monetary support to do so.
Woman who had post-partum depression says she attempted suicide 4 times
After Heidi Koss gave birth to her daughter Elora, she suffered from post-partum depression. Elora is now 14 years old, and she spoke to her mom about the experience.
One way to prevent gun violence? Treat it as a public health issue
Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith has spent decades framing violence as a public health issue. She spoke to Morning Edition about how guns fit into that picture and what prevention would look like.
Medicaid's pandemic-related protections are ending and that's creating problems
Pandemic-related protections are ending for people on Medicaid, and they'll need to do a lot more paperwork to stay covered. Black churches in Indianapolis are trying to protect the most vulnerable.
More gay and bisexual men will now be able to donate blood under finalized FDA rules
While the number of people eligible to donate blood has expanded, the agency says it will continue to monitor the safety of the blood supply.
The COVID public health emergency is ending — but long COVID persists for some
Despite the end of the public health emergency, long COVID persists for some patients.
Pandemic hits 'stop button,' but for some life is forever changed
NPR talked to hundreds of people over the course of the pandemic. As the emergency declaration ends on May 11, we asked some of them for their reflections on the past three tumultuous years.