Ukraine keeps up the fight against HIV while fighting a war
Progress in preventing infections was being made in the country with Europe's second-highest number of HIV cases. Then came the Russian invasion.
Health & Safety
Chemicals from food packaging leach into food — affecting people’s health
A new study finds more than 3,000 chemicals used in food packaging are getting into people's bodies. Some — including BPA, phthalates and PFAS — have clear health concerns; others are unstudied.
Sickle cell gene therapies roll out slowly
It’s been almost a year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first genetic treatments for sickle cell disease. So far, only a few patients have received the long-awaited treatments.
COMIC: Can I just wash the stinky bits? And other honest questions about bathing
Washing your body seems like a no-brainer. But once you get into the details, things get complicated. Dermatologists offer surprising advice on how often to shower, when to toss your loofah and more.
Cancer diagnoses are more common — but so is surviving
A report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live longer. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.
Tupperware, no longer a kitchen staple, files for bankruptcy
Tupperware's reliance on people selling its storage containers at home-and-garden parties or through social media was once its strength. Now it's a weakness, the company says in its bankruptcy filing.
NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives
After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.
Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes
A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior.
NASA probe is about to launch to an icy moon that could have life
A long-awaited mission to Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter, is on track to launch in just a few weeks. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 17, 2024.)
Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving
A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.