With abortion pill access uncertain, 3 states strike deals to stock up
California, Washington state and Massachusetts are stockpiling misoprostol and mifepristone, both of which are used in abortion regimens.
Health & Safety
Strep is bad right now — and an antibiotic shortage is making it worse
Strep throat is more prevalent this year, and amoxicillin manufacturers didn't make enough of the antibiotic to go around.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Texas judge's abortion pill ruling 'shocking'
The future of access to abortion pills is uncertain after two federal judges issued a pair of conflicting rulings on Friday evening.
In more and more states, filing taxes can help people find health insurance
A growing number of states are using the tax filing system to connect people to Medicaid or subsidized health insurance at a time of incredible churn for health insurance.
The VA wants to do more for women's health in the military — starting with surprise baby showers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has tried to put a greater focus on women's health. One part of that effort: baby showers.
This doctor fought Ebola in the trenches. Now he's got a better way to stop diseases
Dr. Daniel Bausch says of his work, "You realize that's all on the response side." He's come to appreciate that "the impact is with trying to change the system."
A drug shortage is making it harder for doctors to treat strep throat
There's a nationwide shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin. It is making it harder for doctors to treat strep throat.
Dueling rulings lead to confusion over abortion drug access
Future access to the abortion drug mifepristone is called into question following competing rulings from federal judges in Texas and Washington State.
'On Grief' book has its roots in the long-lost diaries of a 9/11 victim
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Atlantic writer Jennifer Senior about grief.
Access to a key abortion drug is in jeopardy nationwide after court decisions in two states
A Texas judge suspended the FDA's approval of an abortion drug on Friday, the same day that a court in Washington State blocked the FDA from taking the drug off the market.