The push to expand testing for cancer predisposition Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., and 10% of it comes from inherited gene mutations. Tests for genetic risk factors are inexpensive, and yet many people don't take them. Nell Greenfieldboyce
States comb through Medicaid rolls to see who can stay and who should go Nearly four million people across the country have been disenrolled from Medicaid since pandemic protections expired in April. Experts say that number could rise to 24 million. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay for it on their own. Jennifer Ludden
Getting AC to residents of public housing, where extreme heat can be dangerous Many public housing residents are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, but there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves cash-strapped local agencies struggling to provide it. Jennifer Ludden
A new summer reality: hospitals and ERs see more parents with heat-related illness With dangerously high temperatures across the country, hospitals are seeing more people with potentially deadly heat illness. A southern city is coping with what may be the new summer medical reality. Drew Hawkins
When illness or death leave craft projects unfinished, these strangers step in to help A group of crafters has come together to finish items for those who can no longer work on them, or for those who have recently died. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on June 20, 2023.) Martha Bebinger
These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe Many of us know that feeling of being transported by a song. Research reveals that listening to music can have profound effects on our mind and body. Rob Stein
The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave In July, COVID infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID. This year's rise looks modest so far. Rob Stein
How can kids stay safe if they play outside in extreme heat? Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures. Bill Chappell
Many new bans on medical care for transgender children are being challenged in courts Gender-affirming care bans are undergoing intense legal scrutiny and testing federal courts in new ways, setting up battles that may go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Morgan Watkins
