Health
Why Zika Is Especially Hard On The Women Of Brazil
They've been largely responsible for warding off mosquitoes at home — and caring for the children born with microcephaly. A new study says that the government has not given them the support they need.
Social Interaction Improves Quality Of Life For People With Dementia
Patients with memory loss and other cognitive problems responded well to one-on-one conversations aimed at increasing their sense of control and independence.
Why It's So Hard To Stop The World's Looming Famines
Millions of people in Yemen and sub-Saharan Africa are facing food shortages and severe malnutrition. Host Audie Cornish talks with Justin Forsyth of UNICEF about the crisis.
After Demise Of GOP Health Care Bill, Insurance Companies Wonder What's Next
With the demise of Republican efforts to both repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, there's likely to be an impact on consumers and companies that depend on the health care law.
Conservative Media Express Outrage Over Republican Health Care Failure
Conservative media are reacting to the failure of the GOP's latest health care plan with outrage and disappointment. The Republican bill was effectively blocked on Monday night when two more GOP senators came out in opposition to it.
Chipotle Stock Dips After Some Va. Customers Report Illness
Chipotle temporarily closed a Sterling, Va., restaurant to sanitize it. A company representative told NPR that the reported symptoms were consistent with norovirus.
Health Care: Were The Risks Of Repeal Without Replace Too High?
The Republicans' last-ditch attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act now and replace it later would have caused insurance rates to soar, and millions could have lost coverage within a year.
Sen. McConnell's Plan B To Repeal Affordable Care Act Fails
Three Republican senators Tuesday effectively scuttled Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act without replacing it. This was hours after the Senate's bill to repeal and replace Obamacare was blocked when two more GOP senators came out in opposition to it.
Death Of GOP Health Care Bill Deals Political Blow To President Trump
The Republican-led effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act appears to be dead, dealing political consequences to the party and President Trump.