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People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.
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/Michelle McLoughlin for NPRQuestions about sex and intimacy often go unanswered for people with cancer. It's a glaring problem, especially for the growing number of young people being diagnosed.
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The old growth forests of Western North Carolina took a beating from Hurricane Helene. Now they've lost a bid for federal protection. This worries advocates that the forests could soon vanish.
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We asked our readers to make a wish for 2025. If even one of these wishes comes true, the world will definitely be a better place! -
The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the air actually is. -
Food companies have two years to get red dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider. -
The FDA said "an extensive scientific review" found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products. -
Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays. -
The Biden Administration announced the next batch of 15 prescription drugs that will be included in price negotiations with companies — with the aim of lowering costs for people covered by Medicare.
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All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark. This weekend, Venus and Saturn get especially cozy. -
Dan Tsai discusses how he ran Medicaid under Biden, and his fears for how Republicans might try to change the program. -
On its last weekday in power, the Biden Administration has chosen the next batch of drugs up for price negotiation in Medicare.
