Need anti-withdrawal meds? In King County, call this 24/7 hotline People addicted to opioids in King County can call a new hotline and get a prescription right away for a drug that can help. Eilís O'Neill
Once a cheater, always a cheater? Busting 3 common myths about infidelity Clinical psychologist Talal Alsaleem has helped hundreds of couples work through romantic affairs. He shares common misconceptions about cheating -- and how to cope. Andee Tagle Play AudioListen 24 mins
CEOs earn big bucks at nonprofit hospitals. But does that benefit patients? Nonprofit hospitals pay their CEOs generously, and their compensation keeps getting larger. Some researchers wonder if the ballooning paychecks align with what’s best for patients and taxpayers. Sarah Boden
A surge in the human parvovirus has caught the attention of the CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of yet another respiratory virus in the back-to-school season. The virus is associated with a facial rash in children. A Martínez Play AudioListen 4 mins
She was on the surgical table just once but was billed for two operations A surgeon quickly addressed a secondary problem he noticed during a routine operation. The surgery center billed the patient for two separate operations. Tony Leys Play AudioListen 6 mins
Feeling groggy? Life Kit has tips for optimal napping Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health, but there's a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap. Andee Tagle Play AudioListen 4 mins
What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S. Most healthy people have either no symptoms or flu-like symptoms from a parvovirus B19 infection, but it can lead to serious complications for certain groups of people. Juliana Kim
Millions of Americans may be getting cancer-causing chemical in generic cold medicine NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Anna Edney, health care reporter with Bloomberg, about her reporting on how some generic versions of cold medicine contain a cancer-causing chemical. Jason Fuller Play AudioListen 5 mins
Our interview with "TIME's 2024 Kid of the Year," inventor of a cancer-fighting soap Last year NPR interviewed Heman Bekele about his invention of a soap to fight skin cancer. He was motivated by his childhood in Ethiopia: He saw people working in the sun and thought of health risks. Max Barnhart
A quarter of patients deemed unresponsive show signs of consciousness, study finds New research has found that up to a quarter of people with severe brain damage show signs of brain activity that suggest they are aware of the world around them. Play AudioListen 6 mins
