Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors. Rhitu Chatterjee
Aid cuts hit Uganda hard. With worry and grit, it's finding new ways to save lives Uganda is one of the countries that's greatly affected by the reduction of U.S. foreign aid. Here's how the health care system is responding — with trepidation, innovation and resilience. Brian Simpson
Wildfire smoke is killing Americans. A new study quantifies how much More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study. Alejandra Borunda
CDC advisers expected to vote on hepatitis B, COVID vaccine recommendations Friday Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-picked panel of advisers will vote on their recommendations for the hepatitis B and COVID vaccines on the second day of the highly anticipated meeting. Leila Fadel
What's in -- and what's missing -- in the new U.S. strategy for global health After months of aid cuts, the State Department has released a 35-page document detailing how it plans to roll out global health assistance. Here's what it says — and what the reaction is. Gabrielle Emanuel
CDC's new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's considering making changes to the MMRV vaccine guidance among others. Will Stone
Former CDC director says she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr. Susan Monarez, the ousted director of the CDC, testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday that the health secretary pressured her to rubber stamp vaccine policies without reviewing scientific evidence. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Former CDC leader shares why she decided to leave NPR speaks with Debra Houry, the CDC's former chief medical officer, about her decision to leave her post and her concerns over Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine decisions. Leila Fadel
CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake. Pien Huang
CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy. Ayana Archie