USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college -- until now A USAID grant enabled them to either study online or enroll in college in another country. Now the grant has been terminated. Ruchi Kumar
It's sexual assault awareness month and HHS just gutted its rape prevention unit The CDC teams that supported local sexual assault prevention groups were 'wiped out' in RFK Jr.'s overhaul of the Department of Health and Human Services. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Health secretary RFK Jr. endorses the MMR vaccine — stoking fury among his supporters Prominent anti-vaccine activists lined up on social media to denounce the move. Geoff Brumfiel
Transfer to Alaska? Offer to health leaders called 'insult' to Indian Health Service NPR obtained emails that went out last week to leaders at health agencies offering to transfer them to postings in tribal communities. Officials close to Dr. Anthony Fauci got the offer. Rob Stein
The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now Many AI products claim to deliver mental health therapy, but with little quality control. But new research suggests with the right training, AI can be effective at helping people. Katia Riddle
Colon cancer survivors who exercise regularly live longer Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people in the U.S. New research shows regular exercise can help survivors live longer — in some cases even longer than people who didn't have cancer. Maria Godoy
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell. The Associated Press
NPR's health reporters catch you up on cuts to agencies and contract spending It was a chaotic week for the nation's health agencies, as layoff notices rolled in along with an order for deep cuts to contract spending. NPR's health reporters tell us what they've learned. Ayesha Rascoe
When does sports betting become a problem? Most people who bet on sports do it responsibly. But for some, online sports apps can lead to problem gambling with devastating results.
Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market. Noam Levey