In Afghanistan, a food crisis is worsening NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Filipe Ribeiro, the Afghanistan representative for Doctors Without Borders, to hear about the severe lack of food the country is facing. Christopher Intagliata
Arkansas inmates are suing after being given ivermectin to treat COVID-19 Ivermectin has been hailed as a "wonder drug" for treating parasitic infections, but leading medical experts say the same isn't true for treating COVID-19 infections. Joe Hernandez
Covid updates today: Cases down 20% in Seattle area Also: Drop in student test scores since pandemic started KUOW Staff
Fauci says COVID-19 won't go away like smallpox, but will more likely become endemic The White House's top medical advisor says the virus won't go away entirely. Instead, it should eventually hit a level where it "doesn't disrupt our normal social, economic and other interactions." Scott Neuman
Beijing is preparing to keep the Winter Olympic Games, ideally, COVID-free The country with some of the world's strictest COVID-19 policies is gearing up to host the Winter Olympics amid a rise in global omicron infections. Here's how Beijing is preparing. Emily Feng
Red Cross declares a 'blood crisis' as supply runs out at hospitals and blood banks The Red Cross has, for the first time, declared a national blood donation crisis. Some hospitals say they're rationing blood products. And blood banks are scrambling to encourage donations. Aaron Bolton
There are indications the latest COVID wave may soon begin to recede Coronavirus cases are still at pandemic highs with more than 800,000 new cases reported daily. But there are signs this surge may begin to abate soon, and some places may already be past their peak. Steve Inskeep
Before you open the calorie counter, consider the role of diet culture Last year, half of all New Year's resolutions in the U.S. were based on fitness and nearly half were based on weight loss. NPR's Life Kit takes a look at diet culture. Andee Tagle
Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well The CDC says high-filtration masks like N95s provide the best protection. Here's how to find a good one — and avoid the fakes. Plus tips on how to fit them and how long to wear them. Maria Godoy
There is life after addiction. Most people recover America is facing a deadly drug epidemic, but there is hope. Research shows 75% of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment. Brian Mann
