As measles outbreak hits Western Washington, here's what you need to know Paige Browning talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin about the current outbreak of measles in the Puget Sound region. Paige Browning
In Syria, Reports Of 19 Medical Facilities Bombed Since April 28 Strikes by the government and its allies have dealt a devastating blow to Idlib province in the north, where the conflict has escalated since late April. Diane Cole
The Anti-Abortion Demographic Gap NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women in Politics, about the social gaps between the authors of new anti-abortion laws — and those most affected.
Suicide Rate For Girls Has Been Rising Faster Than For Boys, Study Finds Researchers found that the increase was highest for girls ages 10 to 14 in the U.S., rising by nearly 13% since 2007. The increase for boys of the same age was 7%. Rhitu Chatterjee
The Unanswered Questions About Anthrax The full impact of this potentially fatal disease is unknown. A new report calculates the places where animals and people are at risk. Melody Schreiber
Will Washington State's New 'Public Option' Plan Reduce Heath Care Costs? This week Washington passed a law to create a new kind of public health insurance. It could inspire other states to try so-called "public option" plans. But how well will it work to bring costs down? Austin Jenkins
Trump Administration Wants To Cut Funding For Public Housing Repairs Public housing officials estimate that it would cost $50 billion to fix up buildings that have fallen into disrepair nationwide. The Trump administration is calling for more private investment. Pam Fessler
It's Not Just Salt, Sugar, Fat: Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Drive Weight Gain "Landmark" study finds a highly processed diet spurred people to overeat compared with an unprocessed diet, about 500 extra calories a day. That suggests something about processing itself is at play. Maria Godoy
Missouri Senate Passes Bill That Would Ban Abortions After 8 Weeks It's the latest in a series of sweeping abortion restrictions passed by Republican-controlled state legislatures that appear aimed at pushing abortion challenges to the Supreme Court. Merrit Kennedy
How To Help A Kid Survive Early Puberty Around 15% of girls begin menstruation by age 7. The challenges of puberty can rock anybody, but being the first of your friends to go through it can be especially stressful. Good parenting helps. Juli Fraga