Emotional scars are fresh in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Physical rebuilding is beginning, and so is investment in the emotional health of people in the area.

Two veterans who had repeated exposure to blasts developed the same rare brain malformation. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on December 27, 2024.) ...

HIV/AIDS cases and deaths have gone up dramatically in the Philippines in the last decade, even though there are drugs to both prevent transmission and to treat the disease.

In a year where there was a plethora of bad news around the world — climate, conflict and more — there were moments of joy in ...

The ban, which will take effect on Jan. 1, is based on health and environmental grounds and is a groundbreaking move for ...

The FDA has declared an end to the shortage of a popular obesity drug. The implications for consumers are complicated.

Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year's Eve, with the winning name announced the next day.

"Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.

If your New Year's resolution is to give up drinking for the month of January, this expert guide can help you get to Day 31 ...

A lawsuit out of Broward County alleges that a popular brand of nitrous oxide — sold in smoke shops across Florida — is ...

Some hospitals are allowing dogs to spend entire shifts at the hospital for the doctors and nurses. The trained dogs help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.