Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydration Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They're changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs. Jackie Fortiér
We've got a lot of ways to go: Thoughts on World Toilet Day On November 19, the United Nations wants toilets to be top of mind — and they don't mean for the Property Brothers on a bathroom reno episode. Here's why toilets get their own international day. Marc Silver
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including ban on pills to end pregnancy The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of access. The Associated Press
A more severe strain of mpox has been detected in the U.S. for the first time The patient was traveling from East Africa, where the mpox disease is endemic. The CDC says the strain does not present a high risk to the general population. Ayana Archie
Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor. Rob Stein
Philadelphia criticized for how it's spending millions from opioid lawsuits Philadelphia has disputed a state ruling that it should not have spent money from opioid-related legal settlements on home repairs and small businesses in an area ravaged by the drug epidemic. Emily Rizzo
Trump's promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts President-elect Donald Trump has promised a crackdown on fentanyl dealers that could include military strikes against cartels in Mexico. Many experts worry his plan will do harm than good. Brian Mann
8 Washingtonians sickened in national E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots A national outbreak of E. coli connected to organic carrots is hitting particularly hard in Washington state, where eight people have gotten sick — the most people affected in any single state. Juliana Kim
Life Kit has tips to salvage your day after a bad night's sleep Didn't get your full eight hours of sleep last night? NPR's Life Kit has tips to recover. Andee Tagle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr's 'Make America Healthy Again' effort is poised for real power If confirmed, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have broad influence over federal agencies and health care policy — a prospect that worries many in public health given his history of conspiracy theories. Will Stone
