For millennials, being a caregiver for family can come with unique challenges NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jennifer Levin, author of Generation Care, about the roughly 10 million millennials working as family caregivers, often before they've fully formed their own lives. Sarah Handel
A bowhead whale's DNA offers clues to fight cancer Scientists searching for new ways to combat cancer think they may have uncovered a promising new lead in the DNA of the bowhead whale. Ari Daniel
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians? Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S. Yuki Noguchi
What foods make you happiest? It's not what you think As you prepare for your holiday feast, here's something to consider. Research suggests there are certain foods that can help boost our moods and make us happier in the long-run. Michaeleen Doucleff
Obesity drugs, so far only available to take by injection, will soon be in pill form Pill versions of the obesity drugs now taken only as injections are on the way. We look at the science behind the pills and if they might be more affordable and accessible than the shots. Sydney Lupkin
Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to know and how to find support if you are living with hair loss. Sydney Lupkin
Researchers say a CDC website change misrepresents vaccine science This week a CDC website briefly suggested a vaccine–autism link, prompting experts to urge the public to rely on credible medical guidance. Pien Huang
Can vaping help wean people off cigarettes? Anti-smoking advocates are sharply split Many think it's a dangerous ploy by the tobacco industry. But some say, with millions of deaths each year attributed to smoking cigarettes, it's the lesser of two evils. Arundathi Nair
Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles? In 2024, Romania, an upper middle income European country, had over 30,000 cases — putting it on the world's top ten measles list. Its vaccination rate hovers around 60%. How did this happen? Michal Ruprecht
Brain scientists are seeking weight-loss drugs without the nausea Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem. Jon Hamilton
