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
FDA vaccine official ousted The FDA's top vaccine regulator says he was forced out by the Trump administration and criticizes HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "misinformation and lies" about vaccines. Rob Stein
Measles outbreak sparks vaccine enthusiasm across the country Measles spreads quickly in communities where vaccination rates are low - and vaccine hesitancy has been on the rise for years. But amid a growing outbreak in Texas, vaccine enthusiasm is growing, as parents try to get their kids vaccinated early. Maria Godoy
How a shifting U.S. role in preventing HIV could impact women in Africa The United Nation’s HIV/AIDS program estimates millions more deaths around the world over the next four years if U.S. funding does not resume.
VA doctors and therapists say Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans Under the Trump administration, federal agencies are calling employees into the office.
USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees The remaining USAID employees were given an end-of-employment date in an email sent out today. Fatma Tanis
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has its billion dollar grant cut by Trump administration Gavi, which helps countries purchase and distribute vaccines, is among thousands of programs determined to be "inconsistent with the national interest or Agency policy priorities." Fran Kritz
Long wait for a rushed doctor's visit? Maybe you'll get more with a 'membership' fee The growing number of concierge medical practices limit the number of patients and charge them membership fees. Will this worsen the ongoing shortage of primary care doctors for everyone else? Karen Brown