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.
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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.
End of COVID Public Health Emergency brings uncertainty for immunocompromised people
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends Thursday. But for people who are immunocompromised, the impact of the virus doesn't go away.
As conservative states target trans rights, a Florida teen flees for a better life
High school sophomore Josie felt Florida officials were threatening her health care and ability to be feel safe at school. So she left. Other families of trans youth are plotting their exits as well.
Peloton is recalling nearly 2.2 million bikes due to a seat hazard
There have been reports of the seat detaching during use, causing injuries. This is Peloton's second recall for its machines. Two years ago, the company recalled its Tread+ exercise machines.
Forsyth County officials recognize the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency
Forsyth County commemorated the end of the official COVID-19 public health emergency at a press conference Thursday.
3 years later, the COVID public health emergency is drawing to a close
The nation's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration is ending. Here's what is and isn't changing.
'A Day With No Words' can be full of meaningful communication
Author and activist Tiffany Hammond talks about her new children's book A Day With No Words. It details a day in the life of non-speaking kids with autism and their families.
Trump wants the death penalty for drug dealers. Here's why that probably won't happen
The former president is pledging to wage war against Mexico's drug cartels if reelected in 2024. His plan includes pushing Congress to institute the death penalty for drug dealers and smugglers.
This anthology wants us to redefine fitness for ourselves
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Justice Roe Williams, who coedited Deconstructing the Fitness Industrial Complex: How to Resist, Disrupt, and Reclaim What it Means to Be Fit in American Culture.