The fight against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on tribal lands Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tickborne disease in the U.S. Rates of the disease are especially high on some tribal lands, but public health efforts to limit deadly cases are working. Pien Huang
Learning CPR: How to help someone in cardiac arrest Every year, more than 350,000 people go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital in the U.S.
Bird flu: The challenges the Trump administration will face Bird flu continues to spread widely in cattle and wild birds. What challenges does the incoming Trump administration face in tackling the outbreak and preparing for a possible pandemic? Will Stone
They were going to be doctors. Instead, they had to dodge bombs and flee war The war in Sudan has taken a toll on the medical profession. Health workers have fled the country, and those seeking to complete their medical education are finding it an increasingly impossible task. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression In zebrafish, ketamine causes changes a brain circuit involved in "giving up." That may help explain how the drug helps people with depression. Jon Hamilton
First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak. Will Stone
New research adds to debate over fluoride in drinking water Last year, a government report linking high levels of fluoride with lower IQ in children contributed to debate over adding fluoride to drinking water. The analysis behind that report is out today. Pien Huang
A high-profile bartender now helps people find low and no-alcohol alternatives A former bar owner who now focuses on low and no-alcohol drinks has leaned into the mindful drinking movement. His annual festival focuses on exploring wellness and a new relationship with alcohol. Allison Aubrey
We asked global thinkers how to improve life on earth in 2025. Here are their wishes What's one thing humankind can do to help heal the world? The wishes cover everything from upholding Jimmy Carter's legacy to cleaning up Mt. Everest. Readers, we'd like to hear your wishes as well. NPR Staff
Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health In order to better understand her circadian rhythm, science journalist Lynne Peeples conducted an experiment in which lived for 10 days in a bunker, with no exposure to sunlight or clocks. Tonya Mosley