Zone 2 training: Explaining the latest trend in fitness Zone 2 training is getting a lot of buzz in the fitness world. But what is it and should you care? Will Stone
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number. Maria Godoy
5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday. Rhitu Chatterjee
Photos celebrate the glory of girls on 'International Day of the Girl' October 11 is the "International Day of the Girl" on the United Nations calendar. These photos pay tribute to the spirit of girls in a world where they face many obstacles. Arundathi Nair
This Nobel Peace Prize front-runner didn't win -- but did get the 'alternative Nobel' The Sudan Emergency Response Rooms was considered a front-runner for the Nobel Peace Prize winner this year and last. Here's their story. Ari Daniel
AstraZeneca makes deal with White House to lower drug prices The U.K.-based drugmaker became the second to strike a deal with the Trump administration as part of the president's push to rein in U.S. drug prices. Sydney Lupkin
More than 20 kids in India have died from contaminated cough syrup. Who's to blame? The cough syrup was contaminated with industrial chemicals. Experts say this is no accident. It's the latest case of what is being called a global crime. Gabrielle Emanuel
59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics. Yuki Noguchi
This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down. Elissa Nadworny
