Abortion pills should be easier to get. That doesn't mean that they will be Changes by the FDA mean patients won't have to schedule in-person exams to get a prescription. That opens the door for more pharmacies to provide the medication. But not everyone will have access. Vanessa Romo
7 tiny hacks that can improve your to-do list Is your to-do list helping you reach your goals? Or is it holding you back? Productivity experts explain how to level up your list so it prioritizes what matters. Marielle Segarra
Flu and RSV on the decline in Washington state, Covid trajectory unclear The number of flu infections in Washington state in the week leading up to Christmas appeared to be declining, according to recent numbers. Still, the virus continues to claim lives. Brandon Hollingsworth
Some fish in King County aren't safe to eat. How do you warn the right people? Yellow perch, cutthroat trout, a couple of species of bass — in Lakes Washington, Sammamish, and Meridian these fish are not safe to eat. Eilís O'Neill
On game days, NFL teams have dozens of medical staff on site NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Dr. Robert Linton, chief medical officer of Howard University Hospital about what on-the-field football physicians prioritize when a player has a life-threatening injury.
How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act. Rebecca Hersher
Many ERs offer minimal care for miscarriage. One group wants that to change A group of doctors trains health care providers to treat miscarriage in the emergency department. This could be increasingly important in states where abortion is outlawed. Patrick Adams
The FDA finalizes rule expanding the availability of abortion pills The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies. The Associated Press
Turning up the heat on gas appliances: why federal regulations could get tighter For many Americans, the sound means something delicious is on the way. Roughly a third of U.S. homes have gas stoves. Climate scientists and some public health experts say that’s a problem: Burning natural gas contributes carbon to the atmosphere. Jason Burrows
Did Damar Hamlin experience commotio cordis? What to know about the rare phenomenon It involves the impact of a specific force to the chest at a specific moment in the cardiac cycle. One cardiologist told NPR that what happened to Hamlin was likely "a perfect storm of events." Rachel Treisman