The world keeps millions of vaccines on ice. Is it worth it? It costs nearly $100 million a year to maintain global stockpiles of vaccines for Ebola, cholera, meningitis and yellow fever in case of emergency. A new study estimates how many lives they've saved. Gabrielle Emanuel
Many beauty products have toxic ingredients. Newly proposed bills could change that The "Safer Beauty Bill Package" would ban the most toxic ingredients in everyday cosmetics and create protections for the women of color and salon workers who are disproportionately exposed to them. Rachel Treisman
Teens are trying to bulk up on protein supplements. What should parents watch for? Teenage boys especially are getting lots of messages — from peers and from social media — about the power of protein supplements. Doctors caution there can be too much of a good thing. Yuki Noguchi
Rising maternal mortality is fuelling distrust in the medical establishment in Georgia Maternal mortality rates are rising, especially for Black women. In one community in Georgia, some women say they are losing trust in doctors and hospitals. Katia Riddle
To ward off pesky mosquitoes this summer, use the three D's — drain, dress, defend We look at the best ways to prevent mosquito bites and how small steps can make a big difference during mosquito season. Andee Tagle
Why Trump has championed the vaping industry NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Nicholas Florko from The Atlantic about President Trump's support for the vaping industry, which contradicts his stance during his first administration. Adrian Ma
Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month. Rhitu Chatterjee
Trump cuts could leave 250,000 Washingtonians without health coverage, shutter rural hospitals State leaders and hospital officials say the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law earlier this month by President Donald Trump could impact the access of hundreds of thousands of Washington residents to health care, especially in rural parts of the state. Maleeha Syed
ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows A new analysis shows that health insurance premiums for Obamacare are set to soar next year, as financial help that subsidized the cost expires. Congress is not likely to extend the subsidies. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Leaving the wheelchair on the dock to row the Connecticut River Rowing on the Connecticut River is teaching a woman with multiple sclerosis that she can get through challenges back on land, on her own. Nancy Eve Cohen