Why Octopuses Might Be The Next Lab Rats Move over, fruit flies, rats and zebrafish. Squid and octopuses have elaborate brains and behaviors, and scientists say studying them in the laboratory could yield important biological insights. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Johnson & Johnson, Under Fire, Has Track Record Of Weathering Trouble The health care giant faces multiple lawsuits, including over opioids. A reputation for corporate responsibility, dating back to the Tylenol scandal, offers a measure of protection, but no guarantee. Scott Horsley
What's At Stake For Georgia If Hollywood Boycotts Over A New Abortion Law A boycott of Georgia's booming film industry could cause major damage to the state's economy. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Bryn Sandberg of The Hollywood Reporter about how this could happen.
As CBD Oils Become More Popular, The FDA Considers Whether To Set New Rules The marijuana extract is touted as a way to ease anxiety and inflammation despite limited science, and the industry has grown quickly. Now, the FDA is holding its first public hearing on CBD. Allison Aubrey
What's Doctor Burnout Costing America? Doctors who feel burned out are more likely to cut back on hours or leave medical practice entirely. This costs hospitals and health care organizations billions each year, new research finds. Pien Huang
It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine ... That was the fear last fall when Merck ended an agreement to supply its rotavirus vaccine at reduced price to West Africa. After NPR broke that story, the situation changed — for the good. Michaeleen Doucleff
FDA Questions Safety And Marketing Of Cannabidiol, Known As CBD The FDA holds a hearing Friday on CBD, a popular extract of the cannabis plant. The FDA sent warning letters to companies about illegal marketing practices, and says it needs more data about safety. Allison Aubrey
New U.S. Measles Cases Break 25-Year-Old Record, Health Officials Say CDC officials warned that if the current rate of outbreaks continues, the virus may lose its status as eliminated in the U.S. Bobby Allyn
Louisiana Governor Says He Plans To Sign Bill Restricting Most Abortions Into Law Louisiana is the latest state where lawmakers have voted to ban most abortions with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. The state's Democratic governor says he will sign the bill into law. Debbie Elliott
The Regulations Allegedly Violated By The Last Clinic Offering Abortions In Missouri NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, about the investigation he is overseeing into Missouri's only abortion clinic.
