A look into how Gaza's hospitals are struggling to get by NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Doctors Without Borders deputy operations manager for Palestine Dr. Amber Alayyan about the situation in Gaza's hospitals. Kathryn Fox
What the Global South could teach rich countries about health care — if they'd listen In his book Decolonizing Healthcare Innovation, Dr. Matthew Harris argues wealthy countries ought to pay attention to innovative programs around the world instead of believing that "the West is best." Kamala Thiagarajan
Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain The neurological symptoms of COVID can persist for years after an infection. Scientists are just beginning to understand why. Jon Hamilton
The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it's cleaned up Groups connected to the fossil fuel industry are trying to shape an international treaty to cut plastic pollution. And oil- and gas-producing nations are at the negotiating table. Julia Simon
Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds. Allison Aubrey
For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol. Rob Stein
You don't need words to calm a grumpy kid. Parents around the world use a magic touch Modern parents are told to TALK with an agitated kid to improve their mood. But in many cultures, mom and dad opt for a soothing caress to induce tranquility. Neurologists explain why it works. Michaeleen Doucleff
'Frustration all across the board.' A day with homelessness outreach workers in L.A. Teams of case managers and medical professionals help connect people on the street to social services and, eventually, housing. But it's a tough job when there aren't nearly enough places to stay. Jennifer Ludden
Could creativity transform medicine? These artists think so A new book argues that the arts have a role to play in shaking up the status quo in the American health care system and creating 'desperately needed culture change.' Mara Gordon
How a history of trauma is affecting the children of Gaza Even before the the current war, researchers documented the impact of conflict on children in Gaza. Now they worry that kids who are trapped on the battlefield face long-term impacts on mental health. Rhitu Chatterjee
