CDC director is out after less than a month; other agency leaders resign "Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," the Department of Health and Human Services wrote in a social media post. Her lawyers said she had neither resigned nor been told she was fired. The Associated Press
The latest COVID vaccines come with new FDA limits The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but is restricting them to people at high risk for COVID complications. Rob Stein
Whatever happened to our sibling series? It's back! And guess who's the heir apparent When parents die, sibling tensions can arise over inheritance. In many traditions, the oldest child used to get it all. In a part of Pakistan, there's a surprise twist: The youngest is the chosen one. Benazir Samad
A 6-year-old girl from Gaza, a missing limb and a doctor's mission How do you heal the wounds of war? That is the mission of Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, a reconstructive and plastic surgeon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Ari Daniel
Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff. Pien Huang
In the brain, a lost limb is never really gone Even years after an arm is amputated, the brain maintains a detailed map of the limb and tries to interact with this phantom appendage. Jon Hamilton
State collaboration on public health messaging could build trust NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Robbie Goldstein about a meeting of public health leaders of eight states to discuss possible partnership on issues such as vaccines as federal priorities shift. Ari Shapiro
Whatever happened to ... the optimist who thinks games and music can change the world On a planet that can feel increasingly challenged, we asked activist Edgard Gouveia Jr. about his latest efforts to improve life on Earth, what "artivism" is — and what he dreams of. Ari Daniel
A mom draws what it's like to have intrusive thoughts — and how to cope After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She illustrates her experience in a comic, along with tips on how to cope. LA Johnson
Are weighted vests good for bones and muscle? Fact-checking a fitness trend One of the latest fitness trends involves adding weight to your exercise routine by wearing a weighted vest. Influencers claim they help burn calories and build strength. But do they work? Katia Riddle
