On game days, NFL teams have dozens of medical staff on site NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Dr. Robert Linton, chief medical officer of Howard University Hospital about what on-the-field football physicians prioritize when a player has a life-threatening injury.
How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act. Rebecca Hersher
Many ERs offer minimal care for miscarriage. One group wants that to change A group of doctors trains health care providers to treat miscarriage in the emergency department. This could be increasingly important in states where abortion is outlawed. Patrick Adams
The FDA finalizes rule expanding the availability of abortion pills The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies. The Associated Press
Turning up the heat on gas appliances: why federal regulations could get tighter For many Americans, the sound means something delicious is on the way. Roughly a third of U.S. homes have gas stoves. Climate scientists and some public health experts say that’s a problem: Burning natural gas contributes carbon to the atmosphere. Jason Burrows
Did Damar Hamlin experience commotio cordis? What to know about the rare phenomenon It involves the impact of a specific force to the chest at a specific moment in the cardiac cycle. One cardiologist told NPR that what happened to Hamlin was likely "a perfect storm of events." Rachel Treisman
3,000+ young children accidentally ate weed edibles in 2021, study finds The cases of accidental ingestion of cannabis candies and baked goods among small children increased 1,375% in five years, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. Rhitu Chatterjee
After celebrating the holidays, maybe it's time to try 'dry January' The month of alcohol abstinence known as "dry January" can have beneficial effects on participants months after completing the challenge.
A golden age for nonalcoholic beers, wines and spirits There are many more drinking options this Dry January if you like the taste of alcoholic drinks but don't like the effects of alcohol. Greg Rosalsky
Study: More than 3,000 young children accidentally ate pot edibles in 2021 A new study in the journal Pediatrics finds a huge spike in accidental consumption of edible weed among children 5 and younger. While most suffered mild impacts, about one in five were hospitalized. Rhitu Chatterjee