Leaving the wheelchair on the dock to row the Connecticut River Rowing on the Connecticut River is teaching a woman with multiple sclerosis that she can get through challenges back on land, on her own. Nancy Eve Cohen Play AudioListen 4 mins
White House says Trump has a common circulatory condition The president underwent a comprehensive medical exam after experiencing swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks. NPR Washington Desk
White House says U.S. fentanyl overdose programs will be funded 'in increments' CDC staffers worry $140 million in grants could fail to reach state and local overdose programs. The White House officials say the dollars will arrive but won't say when. Brian Mann
In a state with high maternal mortality, a woman fights to open a birth center Rising maternal and infant mortality rates are making birth a more risky proposition in the U.S. We'll visit a community in Georgia where one woman is pushing to open a birth center. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 5 mins
Trump toughens fentanyl smuggling penalties but public health grants are withheld President Trump is expected to sign legislation to toughen penalties for fentanyl traffickers -- but is also withholding roughly $140 million in approved grants to fund fentanyl addiction response. Brian Mann Play AudioListen 4 mins
How a third parent's DNA can prevent an inherited disease An experimental technique that patches defective DNA with donated genetic material helped families at risk of passing rare illnesses to their children. Rob Stein Play AudioListen 5 mins
On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages It's called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it's gaining ground in India. Jyoti Thakur
Even healthy brains decline with age. Here's what you can do Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy. Jon Hamilton
Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight Threats to $140 million in funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses comes as some experts see the addiction safety net unraveling. Brian Mann
Americans' medical debt can stay in credit reports, judge rules. What does that mean? The judge's decision vacated a rule imposed by the Biden administration earlier this year to keep medical debt from affecting credit scores. Alana Wise