Our readers' tales of kindness will surprise you, warm your heart and make you smile We invited you to share acts of kindness. The topics include new shoes, a basket of berries that aren't very tasty and an unexpected twist for someone treating the person behind them in line. Laurel Dalrymple
Hitting the road this Thanksgiving? Here are some ways to prevent car sickness Millions of Americans are driving to their Thanksgiving feast, which could mean a lot of car sickness. If you're one of those people, NPR's How To Do Everything podcast is here to help. A Martínez
5 things to know about the new obesity pills that are on the way Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets. Sydney Lupkin
New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. Joanne Kenen
For millennials, being a caregiver for family can come with unique challenges NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jennifer Levin, author of Generation Care, about the roughly 10 million millennials working as family caregivers, often before they've fully formed their own lives. Alejandra Marquez Janse
A bowhead whale's DNA offers clues to fight cancer Scientists searching for new ways to combat cancer think they may have uncovered a promising new lead in the DNA of the bowhead whale. Ari Daniel
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians? Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S. Yuki Noguchi
What foods make you happiest? It's not what you think As you prepare for your holiday feast, here's something to consider. Research suggests there are certain foods that can help boost our moods and make us happier in the long-run. Michaeleen Doucleff
Obesity drugs, so far only available to take by injection, will soon be in pill form Pill versions of the obesity drugs now taken only as injections are on the way. We look at the science behind the pills and if they might be more affordable and accessible than the shots. Sydney Lupkin
Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to know and how to find support if you are living with hair loss. Sydney Lupkin
