Diagnosed with 'dense breasts'? You may need more than a mammogram About 40% of women have dense or extremely dense breasts. Online risk assessment tools can help women decide if a breast MRI is a good idea. Yuki Noguchi
RFK Jr.'s comments on autism spark outrage among researchers HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy's comments on autism have sparked outrage. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Colin Killick, director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, for his reaction. Ayesha Rascoe
New research finds CT scans can cause cancer. Here's what to know NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman about her research indicating CT scans, which emit radiation, will cause some 100,000 cases of cancer annually. Ayesha Rascoe
Aging men and social connection. Is there a disconnect? "ROMEO" stands for "retired older men eating out" -- and it's one way to keep older guys from being too isolated. Just don't call it a support group! Ashley Milne-Tyte
WHO countries finalize historic agreement to help prevent next pandemic World Health Organization member states agreed to the treaty after three years of talks. NPR speaks with Precious Matsoso, who served as co-chair of the group tasked with creating the treaty. Miles Parks
Here's how to use nasal spray right and more tips for managing spring allergies Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use — and how to best use them — to tips for keeping pollen out of your home. Andrea Muraskin
The CDC staff in charge of injury prevention — a lead cause of death — has been cut Injury is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 45. But much of the staff at the CDC responsible for studying how to track and prevent injuries were cut during the recent firings. Will Stone
'Lab Leak,' a flashy page on the virus' origins, replaces government COVID sites The new page emphatically promotes a theory that many scientists question. Meanwhile, basic information about COVID testing and vaccines has disappeared. Rob Stein
JAMA study finds young women binge drinking slightly more than men of same age A study in JAMA says young women, age 18 to 25, are binge drinking slightly more than men the same age. The good news: Drinking is down for both young men and women compared to earlier generations. Katia Riddle
These video streaming services are designed for people with dementia People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads. Nina Keck