How to stay safe while swimming this summer
Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. NPR's Life Kit has water safety tips to keep young swimmers safe this summer.
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Scientists find gut microbes that are PFAS sponges
New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.
The disabled teen stuck in a hospital for six years finally gets her own home
When a disabled young woman moved out of a hospital to her own apartment, the Trump administration celebrated — even though it's ending the federal program that made it possible.
Why the fuss about thimerosal?
Thimerosal has been a target of groups that question vaccine safety. What vaccines still contain the mercury compound, and what would happen if the recommendations against its use become official?
NCDHHS holds briefing on how federal proposals will impact Medicaid and SNAP recipients
Governor Josh Stein says that if passed, the proposed funding changes would represent a devastating loss for the state, where more than one in four North Carolinians count on Medicaid coverage for their health care.
The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here
The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.
How the GOP spending bill now before the Senate would impact Medicaid
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Adrianna McIntyre, assistant professor of health policy and politics at Harvard, about how the GOP spending bill before the Senate would impact Medicaid.
In 'The Last Sweet Bite,' Michael Shaikh looks at how food changes in conflict zones
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones.
William Haseltine discusses cuts to federal funding for scientific research
What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research.
France bans smoking at parks and beaches in effort to protect children
France over the weekend banned smoking in public parks, on beaches and at bus stops in an effort to protect children.