Why Billions In Food Aid Hasn't Gotten To Needy Families
The federal government has yet to approve plans in most states for giving out money that was authorized in October.
Children's Health
Flint Pediatrician Says Charges Against Ex-Governor Help 'Wounds Finally Close'
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, who was among the first to raise a red flag over the contamination of water in Flint, Mich., says the filing of charges "helps the city and the people move on and recover."
Trump Officials Approve Tennessee's Controversial Request To Revamp Medicaid Funding
The plan, long endorsed by conservatives, would give the state broad flexibility in running its health insurance program for the poor, while capping annual federal funding for the program.
How To Talk To Kids About The Riots At The U.S. Capitol
Many young people across the country are finding this moment extremely scary. Parents, caregivers and teachers can help them cope.
'I Cry At Night': Afghan Mothers Struggle To Feed Their Children In The Pandemic
The U.N. finds that nearly half of all children younger than 5 in Afghanistan, some 3.1 million, are facing acute malnutrition. Mothers share their plight to provide the children sustenance.
To 'Keep Sharp' This Year, Keep Learning, Advises Neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta
CNN's chief medical correspondent says it's never too late to develop new brain pathways. Even small changes, like switching up the hand you use to hold your fork, can help optimize brain health.
What Drove The Drop In Kids' Asthma ER Visits At A Boston Hospital During Lockdown?
Boston Children's Hospital saw a precipitous drop in cases during the spring shutdown, and the trend continues. Researchers are asking why — and what it would take to keep up the change post-pandemic.
A Doctor, Who Is Breastfeeding, Explains Complex Choice To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
There's no data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines on pregnant people or babies who are being breastfed. Dr. Adeline Goss tells Sarah McCammon why she chose to nurse after getting the shot.
How One Teen Handles Anxiety Disorder Through The Pandemic
A Michigan teenager shares what it's like to live with an anxiety disorder.
11 Original NPR Comics That Brought Joy, Hope And Help During The Pandemic
In 2020, NPR created and published more than a dozen comics for the pandemic — everything from how to explain it to kids to how to help the older people in your life.