HHS Secretary RFK takes aim at a CDC vaccine committee HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., suggests that 97% of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee members have conflicts of interests. His assertion inaccurately characterizes the report he cites. Pien Huang
Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled In a memo posted to X on Monday morning, the secretary of state said 5,200 contracts had been canceled following a six-week review. Melody Schreiber
Scientists are engineering a sense of touch for people who are paralyzed Scientists have added a sense of touch to a brain interface. This is key to making simple tasks possible for those who are paralyzed by stroke or spinal injuries. Jon Hamilton
How the science of savoring can help you nurture your relationships Learn this simple practice that researchers say can strengthen bonds with loved ones and improve your daily well-being. Vicky Hallett
In their own words: How COVID changed America The COVID-19 lockdown "felt like solitary confinement," a San Diego resident tells NPR. Even after many pandemic rules lifted, American society remains deeply fractured. Bill Chappell
More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens. Katia Riddle
Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery In some parts of the U.S. drug deaths have plunged to levels not seen since the fentanyl crisis exploded. Addiction experts say communities still face big challenges. Brian Mann
Outbreak Voices: Looking back on COVID-19, 5 years since it was declared a pandemic COVID-19 was declared a pandemic 5 years ago this week. We ask 3 people who shared their experiences in our series "Outbreak Voices" about how they think of those years today. Ayesha Rascoe
Scientists are making progress in better understanding Long COVID Scientists have made progress in understanding Long COVID over the last five years. Patient advocates hope that research will continue under the Trump administration. Will Stone
Not sure where to go next in life? These journal prompts can help you figure it out Whether you're thinking about starting a new career or moving to a different city, these exercises can help you make hard decisions with more confidence and clarity. Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong