'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay People with generalized anxiety disorder improved significantly after they got a single dose of LSD powerful enough to induce a psychedelic trip. Jon Hamilton
States prepare alternative COVID vaccine plans to maintain access States vary in their policies for COVID vaccines this fall, which could affect availability and put many at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pien Huang
Confused about your eligibility for the Covid shot? In Washington state, you’re covered Thanks to a standing order signed by the state health officer Thursday, anyone in Washington state can get the Covid-19 vaccine without consulting their doctor. Eilís O'Neill
Experiencing pain? Sanjay Gupta explains why 'It Doesn't Have to Hurt' Gupta's new book examines the world of pain — why we feel it, and how we can treat it. He says distraction and meditation can be useful tools for managing certain kinds of pain. Terry Gross
Senators from both parties grilled RFK Jr. on vaccines and more In a blistering hearing, Senators from both parties challenged the health secretary to defend his actions, including on vaccines access and CDC leadership. Yuki Noguchi
Why the medical community is thrilled by U.S. support for a 'breakthrough' HIV drug Lenacapavir has the potential to end the HIV epidemic, researchers say. The Trump administration says backing this kind of effort will be a model for how it does global health work in the future. Gabrielle Emanuel
California, Oregon and Washington plan to join forces to preserve vaccine acce The Democratic governors of three Western states — California, Oregon and Washington — say they will form a new public health partnership to preserve access to vaccines. A Martínez
Are creatine supplements all that they're pumped up to be? Creatine supplements have long become increasingly popular as social media influencers tout their benefits. What does the evidence say? Maria Godoy
Why one federal health worker is urging Health Secretary RFK Jr. to resign NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dr. Elizabeth Soda, who is one of more than 1,000 federal health workers urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign. Jeffrey Pierre
A doctor answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine NPR's Juana Summers talks with infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong about the new rules regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines. Courtney Dorning
