Red Cross declares a 'blood crisis' as supply runs out at hospitals and blood banks The Red Cross has, for the first time, declared a national blood donation crisis. Some hospitals say they're rationing blood products. And blood banks are scrambling to encourage donations. Aaron Bolton
There are indications the latest COVID wave may soon begin to recede Coronavirus cases are still at pandemic highs with more than 800,000 new cases reported daily. But there are signs this surge may begin to abate soon, and some places may already be past their peak. Steve Inskeep
Before you open the calorie counter, consider the role of diet culture Last year, half of all New Year's resolutions in the U.S. were based on fitness and nearly half were based on weight loss. NPR's Life Kit takes a look at diet culture. Andee Tagle
Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well The CDC says high-filtration masks like N95s provide the best protection. Here's how to find a good one — and avoid the fakes. Plus tips on how to fit them and how long to wear them. Maria Godoy
There is life after addiction. Most people recover America is facing a deadly drug epidemic, but there is hope. Research shows 75% of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment. Brian Mann
Hackers disrupt payroll for thousands of employers — including hospitals Hundreds, if not thousands, of workers have missed out on overtime and holiday pay in recent weeks. In Cleveland, city administrators set up a "war room" to deal with the paycheck backlog. Becky Sullivan
Want to get omicron and just get it over with? Here's why that's a bad idea Most of us will eventually get COVID but that's not an invitation to party with omicron. Here's why you might want to hang onto your mask and keep cautious a little longer. Sheila Eldred
Remembering devoted father Arthur Schwartz, who died of COVID Arthur Schwartz of Ann Arbor, Mich., was a longtime employee of General Motors, a baseball fanatic and a loving father. He died in 2020 from COVID-19. Vincent Acovino
Disability rights advocates meet with CDC director Walensky NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matthew Cortland, senior fellow at Data For Progress, who was present at Friday's meeting between disability rights advocates and CDC director Rochelle Walensky. Mano Sundaresan
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli is ordered to return $64M, barred from drug industry Martin Shkreli, who is serving a seven-year prison sentence for fraud, must return profits he and his former company reaped from raising the price of a life-saving drug, a federal judge ruled.
