A West Virginia town uses Iceland's model to keep kids away from drugs and alcohol A West Virginia community is trying to prevent substance abuse among teens by making sure they have all kinds of things to do. The idea is to change the culture, and it's worked in Iceland. June Leffler
Colombia legalized abortions for the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. A backlash ensued The Constitutional Court issued the ruling in February of this year. It's part of a so-called "green wave" of liberalizing abortion rights in some Latin America countries. And it's led to protests. John Otis
Firearm-related homicide rate skyrockets amid stresses of the pandemic, the CDC says The rate of U.S. gun homicides jumped nearly 35% in 2020 to the highest level in more than 25 years. And gaps widened for groups already at the highest risk, especially Black men and boys. Becky Sullivan
How period tracking apps and data privacy fit into a post-Roe v. Wade climate Privacy experts warn that in a world without Roe v. Wade, data from period-tracking apps could potentially be used to penalize anyone seeking an abortion. Rina Torchinsky
Abortion providers and advocates experience déjà vu as Roe v. Wade is threatened Two abortion providers and an abortion support group leader share how they are preparing for a potential overturning of Roe v. Wade after the recent leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion. Sarah Handel
What reproductive rights look like around the world As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, here's a look at abortion rights and access around the world. Rob Schmitz
How genetic testing led a food lover to live without a stomach NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Boise State Radio's Sasa Woodruff about her experience with genetic testing and how she chose to live without a stomach as a result. Sáša Woodruff
Colds aren’t just colds. They’re a big driver of pediatric hospitalizations Colds are back. Kids are getting sick. Some people say that’s a good thing: Kids need to build immunity to common viruses. But it’s more complicated. Eilís O'Neill
People of every age, race and class in every state get abortions Abortion providers explain the myriad circumstances in which someone might end a pregnancy. Situations can be complex, plus, pregnancy can be risky. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID? Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up. Fran Kritz
