Kennedy's stance on vaccines could affect the lives of millions of people NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Eric Garcia, Washington correspondent for "The Independent," about President-elect Trump's nominee to lead health and human services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Steve Inskeep
Bird flu sickens more humans, troubling scientists Just this weekend, the CDC confirmed a mild case in a child who had no known exposure to an infected animal. There have been several cases like this one over the past few months.
Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying Efforts to contain the virus are falling short. A teenager in Canada is in critical condition after an unexplained infection. And the arrival of flu season has scientists on edge. Will Stone
How to disagree at Thanksgiving without causing a food fight Mónica Guzmán shares helpful tips for more meaningful holiday conversations during potentially tense gatherings Kim Malcolm
Scientists warn of the increased dangers of a newly emerging bird flu strain The spread of bird flu continues to trouble scientists. They say there is no indication that the U.S. has the outbreak under control. And now, a more concerning version of the virus has cropped up. Will Stone
After turkey, take a trot. A little post-meal walk can be a big boost for health Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits. Maria Godoy
As the respiratory virus season approaches, where does the vaccination rate stand? So far very few Americans have been rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID, flu or RSV. Rob Schmitz
Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, is in line to lead the National Institutes of Health. Early in the pandemic he argued against lockdowns and focusing on people at highest risk. Rob Stein
Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol. Andee Tagle
After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think. Will Stone
