The 2021 heat wave 'was a wake-up call.' But Seattle's still unprepared for high temps Preparing for extreme heat takes time, city and county officials say. Eilís O'Neill
5 things to know about the FDA's flawed approach to accelerated drug approvals An NPR investigation found stalled confirmatory trials and lax enforcement are plaguing the FDA's accelerated approval of drugs for urgent medical needs. Sydney Lupkin
Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained. Becky Sullivan
How a near-death experience could change the way you live When Randy Schiefer was hospitalized with COVID-19, he wasn't sure he would survive. Now, he looks back at that experience as the most important thing that has ever happened to him. Lee Hale
Corporate America reckons with its role in reproductive rights A growing list of companies is offering to cover travel expenses for abortion care, if an employee lives in a state with restrictive laws. Yet corporate America still has its own issues to address. Lauren Hodges
There is still a baby formula shortage Ayesha Rascoe speaks to food policy reporter Helena Bottemiller Evich about the latest on the baby formula shortage in the U.S. and when caregivers might get some relief. Ayesha Rascoe
It took him multiple trips to the ER to start receiving treatment for monkeypox In the early days of the outbreak, Kevin Kwong was among several people who spent days in search of the right diagnosis.
The first U.S. polio case was discovered in nearly a decade. Should you worry? The CDC confirmed that a patient in New York has contracted polio, the first U.S. case since 2013. But most people shouldn't be concerned about contracting the virus because of high vaccination rates. Dustin Jones
Coronavirus FAQ: I got it on a family vacay! Can my relatives stay (relatively) safe? It's a common dilemma in this summer of surging travel and surging COVID. If one member of a vacation party comes down with the virus, what steps can be taken to reduce the risk to others? Marc Silver
How people, pets and infrastructure can respond to extreme heat Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense. With much of the U.S. facing a weekend of extreme temperatures, here are some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones. Rachel Treisman