The infant formula shortage is the focus of 2 Capitol Hill hearings Lawmakers on Wednesday are expected to press the FDA and formula makers on how the U.S. got into this situation, and what is being done to relieve the shortage. Steve Inskeep
Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it. Becky Sullivan
What is the future of abortion pills, if the Supreme Court lets states ban abortion? Medication accounts for more than half of abortions, fueled in part by a greater reliance on telehealth. How would a Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade affect abortion pills availability? Yuki Noguchi
A new federal study is trying to solve some of the mysterious about long-COVID A detailed study of long-COVID patients fails to find any obvious physical explanation for their lingering health problems. The findings underscore the need for doctors to go beyond routine tests. Rob Stein
With food prices continuing to climb, the UN is warning of crippling global shortages Fears of a global food crisis are growing because of the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation. Robert Griffiths
Hot weather could be getting in the way of good sleep, a new study finds Scientists analyzed the correlation between sleep activity and hot nighttime temperatures. A lack of sleep is a risk factor for physical and mental health problems. Jaclyn Diaz
Pfizer says children under 5 can get 3 low-dose versions of its COVID-19 vaccine Three shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for kids 6 months to under 5 prompted a strong immune response. Preliminary data suggests the vaccine is effective and safe. Rob Stein
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response in kids under 5 Pfizer plans to submit the new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to a long-awaited vaccine. Bill Chappell
U.S. public health officials are monitoring suspected cases of monkeypox NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Raj Panjabi, senior director at the national security council, where he leads the White House pandemic office, about whether the U.S. is prepared for more cases.
Dancing like nobody is watching can help overcome anxiety and other issues That research has given rise to dance music therapy — a form of treatment used for a variety of health conditions ranging from depression to schizophrenia.