This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program. Katia Riddle
The doctor said 'be happy.' Music therapy can help cancer patients do that A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally. Yuki Noguchi
People told my dad not to bother educating his 4 daughters. He didn't listen On Father's Day, Esther Ngumbi thinks of the sacrifices her Kenyan dad made to ensure that not only his son but his four daughters got an education. He'd say, "I choose to educate you, my girls." Esther Ndumi Ngumbi
Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully. Andrea Muraskin
RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids. Maria Godoy
What's behind the rise in wearable health tracking devices NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Adam Clark Estes of Vox about his new story out titled: "I Covered my body in health trackers for 6 months. It ruined my life." Kai McNamee
More than 400 CDC staff may be called back to work after being laid off in April Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative. Chiara Eisner
RFK Jr. names new slate of vaccine advisers after purging CDC panel Two days after firing vaccine experts who help set the nation's immunization policies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked eight successors for the CDC panel. Pien Huang
RFK Jr.'s SNAP changes have people worried about losing benefits altogether Over 20 states are trying to bar people from using food assistance to buy candy and soda, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he'll expand the ban. Some recipients fear they may lose aid altogether. Katia Riddle
How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare If the law passes, new paperwork requirements and other logistical hurdles could lead to millions of people on ACA plans becoming uninsured, according to Congressional Budget Office. Julie Appleby
