Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too. Yuki Noguchi
Caregiving can test you, body and soul. It can also unlock a new sense of self Helping a sick family member over months or years can be an enormous strain. It can also disrupt your identity. Psychologists say embracing this change can open up new ways for caregivers to cope. Kat McGowan
Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies A controversial study raised the specter that Girl Scout cookies are unsafe. Authorities say they are safe, but the whole saga highlights a breakdown of trust in American institutions. Greg Rosalsky
Do you know the red flags for problem gambling? Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling. Katia Riddle
Predicting cognitive decline in Alzheimer's New tests of blood and spinal fluid can show how far Alzheimer's has progressed and how fast a patient's memory will decline. Jon Hamilton
The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what? Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape. Gabrielle Emanuel
How much will that surgery cost? Hospital price lists remain largely unhelpful Health care price transparency is one of the few bipartisan issues in Washington, D.C. But much of the information is not helpful to patients, and there's no evidence that it's lowering costs. Daniel Chang
As the U.S. population ages, solo caregiving becomes more common NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with clinical social worker Marie Clouqueur on what it's like to be a solo caregiver and how to navigate the challenges. Emily Kwong
This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope? The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done? Julie Bourdin
As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states also report outbreaks, some parents want their kids to get their shots early. Maria Godoy
