Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this routine It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine. Margaret Cirino
Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. Alejandra Borunda
Eli Lilly sues companies selling alternative versions of its weight loss drug The drug company Eli Lilly is suing four telehealth companies for allegedly selling copies made by compounding pharmacies of its drug Zepbound. Sydney Lupkin
NIH announces plan to include private health records in study into autism rates The NIH has announced an initiative that will use both public and private data from sources including pharmacies and federal health programs to study autism. Jon Hamilton
Women's Health Initiative research funding gets cut The Trump administration is cutting off the huge stream of data that's been feeding the nation's largest study of women's health, which has produced a series of landmark discoveries. Rob Stein
NIH autism study will pull from private medical records The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches. Alana Wise
Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds With the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine. Maria Godoy
RFK's plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he'll need to get food companies on board. Yuki Noguchi
Aging men and social connection. Is there a disconnect? Self-reliance is a core American trait. And men in particular embrace it. So how do you offer help to someone who doesn't think they need it? Ashley Milne-Tyte
Diagnosed with 'dense breasts'? You may need more than a mammogram About 40% of women have dense or extremely dense breasts. Online risk assessment tools can help women decide if a breast MRI is a good idea. Yuki Noguchi
