A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run. Rachel Treisman
Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off. Maria Aspan
'Death fold' proteins can make cells self-destruct. Scientists want to control them Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death decisions. Jon Hamilton
Don't panic, but there might be lead in your protein powder NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with investigative reporter Paris Martineau about a new Consumer Reports analysis that shows protein powders can contain toxic heavy metals, especially lead. Elissa Nadworny
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in a rebuke of Trump They're framing it as a way to share data and messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy at a time when the federal government isn't doing its job in public health. The Associated Press
Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate. Jonathan Lambert
In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometimes hostile. Yuki Noguchi
With new cuts at CDC, some fear there's 'nobody to answer the phone' More than 1,300 staffers at the health agency got notices they were fired — but more than half were reinstated. The cuts will hobble some divisions, employees say. Pien Huang
Afghan earthquake triggers contradictory Taliban tactics on rescuing women The Taliban responded with contradictory stances in the effort to rescue women and girls who were wounded and left homeless. That's a reflection of tensions between hardliners and pragmatists. Diaa Hadid
Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens. Rhitu Chatterjee