8 creative ways to build your village, according to our listeners NPR listeners share how they've made relationships with their neighbors and community. Many of them, through parties, potlucks and coffees, say they've made the first move. Mika Ellison
A safe space for girls who've faced sexual violence The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing a significant increase in acts of sexual violence against girls and young women. A support center offers a sanctuary for treatment — and to be heard. Jonathan Lambert
This behavior can be a turning point for families caring for a dementia patient Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the point when they begin to seek institutional care for their loved one. Ashley Milne-Tyte
Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out. Michaeleen Doucleff
What the FDA's rejection of Moderna's flu shot means for the future of vaccines The Food and Drug Administration rejected Moderna's new flu shot. This raises questions about what it means for the future of vaccine development. Ayesha Rascoe
It's a dangerous complication of pregnancy -- but a new drug holds promise Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives. Ari Daniel
Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is advancing a $50 billion plan to modernize rural health care. Windsor Johnston
UW’s ‘Sex Professor’ wrote a ‘consent manifesto’ to keep romance healthy and fresh Valentine’s Day can bring a lot of expectations to the romantic dinner table. There’s a sense that couples have to have this perfect night out, one that may even end with some intimacy. Gabrielle Healy
A familiar move with a new twist: Trump tries to cut CDC funds he just signed into law A federal judge in Illinois quickly issued a restraining order after the Trump administration slashed more than $600 million in CDC grants to four blue states. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states. The Associated Press
