Fewer doctors are going into pediatrics. That's leaving a huge gap in hospitals
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Jeanine Ronan about the growing doctors shortage in the US and why fewer physicians are going into pediatrics.
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How to give kids autonomy? 'Anxious Generation' author says a license to roam helps
Kids have too much screen time and not enough autonomy, says author Jonathan Haidt. His book The Anxious Generation argues this has caused an epidemic of mental illness and suggests ways to fix it.
Kansas governor vetoes proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly also vetoed a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a "vague" bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.
Sisters make peace with dark memories through art, science and each other
Two sisters found they had different recollections of a traumatic childhood experience and learned that human memory is a lot less reliable than we tend to think.
U.S. drug makers see big profits — but many pay taxes far below the corporate rate
Drugmakers make big profits in the U.S. But many pay taxes far below the 21% corporate tax rate. Pfizer's effective tax rate is so low it's getting a big refund despite booking $59 billion in revenue.
Remembering Joel Breman, Ebola pioneer and beloved global health mentor
Pioneering disease investigator and beloved global health mentor Joel Breman died on April 6 at the age of 87. Breman was part of the team that investigated the first known Ebola outbreak in 1976.
CDC warns that measles spike poses a 'renewed threat' to the disease's elimination
So far this year, the U.S. has seen more than 120 cases of the highly contagious disease — more than double the cases for all of 2023. Still, chances of widespread transmission remains low.
Florida blocks heat protections for workers right before summer
Miami-Dade County had proposed rules that would give workers breaks, water, and shade when it's too hot. But a new state law prevents cities and counties from doing that.
An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies
Artificial wombs could someday save babies born very prematurely. Even though the experimental technology is still in animal tests, there are mounting questions about its eventual use with humans.
North Carolina readies for launch of Medicaid tailored plans July 1
North Carolina has initiated a bilingual awareness campaign in advance of this summer’s launch of tailored plans for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries.