Whatever happened to ... the Brazilian besties creating an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world NPR's coverage of their effort to invent an mRNA vaccine that would be free for all countries to manufacture brought them an award for altruism in health. We checked in on their progress. Nurith Aizenman
How one family of Afghan refugees is adjusting to their new life in Maine People fleeing violence and persecution can be haunted by their traumas for a long time, even after they have found safety in a new place. And children are particularly vulnerable. Rhitu Chatterjee has the story of a boy who fled Afghanistan and has recently settled in Maine. Rhitu Chatterjee
'After Midnight' host Taylor Tomlinson is ready to joke about her bipolar II. Mostly Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health." Tonya Mosley
Hair and skin care products expose kids to hormone disrupting chemicals, study finds A new study links the recent use of hair oils, lotions and other personal care products with higher levels of phthalates in children. The hormone-disrupting chemicals are a health concern for kids. Maria Godoy
Women who are blind play a critical role in identifying possible breast cancers Dr. Frank Hoffman was appalled by the sheer numbers of cases of early-stage breast cancer that were being missed. Then he had an idea: What if "we were to specially train others to do it." Kamala Thiagarajan
First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri So far, there have been 14 human cases of bird flu this year. All the patients — except the one from Missouri — had been linked to sick dairy cows or poultry. Juliana Kim
Nicotine innovation: pouches and beyond Zyn, Velo and other nicotine pouches are surging in popularity — the latest in a fast-moving industry selling nicotine in smokeless forms that they claim are less harmful than traditional tobacco. Yuki Noguchi
Former CDC health directors pen op-ed opposing calls to minimize role of public health agency Conservatives clashed with the CDC over its guidance on masking and vaccines during the pandemic. And some Republicans hope that a second Trump administration could shrink the agency considerably.
New study shows how pediatricians can start more conversations about gun safety Gun violence is top of mind for many parents this week after a 14-year-old allegedly killed two students and two teachers at his Georgia high school.
Six years after the fall of Theranos, companies are again exploring innovation in blood testing An Austin, Texas-based company is bringing a new type of “finger prick” blood tests to pharmacies that they say is quicker and more convenient than standard tests.