For Native Americans in Washington, stark health care disparities and preventable deaths endure Melanie Henshaw / InvestigateWest
What you need to know about the new mpox variant The World Health Organization has declared the situation a global health emergency.
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
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
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. Emily Siner
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
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. Ailsa Chang