Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair' On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it. Scott Neuman
RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP and other leading health organizations allege that the health secretary violated federal law when he took the COVID vaccine off the list of recommended shots for pregnant women and healthy children. Will Stone
Want to make yourself less appealing to mosquitoes? Our quiz has surprising ideas Level up your knowledge of mosquito bite prevention with our quiz. It's full of surprising, science-backed tactics that may save you from getting eaten alive this summer. Malaka Gharib
The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, a new study finds A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of America's children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases. Maria Godoy
Why experts are concerned about the vaccine study cited by RFK Jr. RFK Jr. stunned the global health world when he said the U.S. would halt funding the group that helps provide vaccines to many low-income countries. The study he cited is seen by others as dubious. Gabrielle Emanuel
When it comes to vaccines, how are pediatricians restoring trust? NPR's Pien Huang speaks with pediatrician Alexandra Cvijanovich and Professor Jason L. Schwartz about trying to shore up trust about vaccines. Michelle Aslam
Can't sleep? Journalist Jennifer Senior says you're not alone in your insomnia Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her new piece in The Atlantic is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about the latest research into insomnia. Terry Gross
Near old Montana mine, special clinic for asbestos-related illness fights to survive The Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby, Montana, closed in May after a court judgment. The clinic's federal funding is also threatened. Patients with scarred lungs worry about what's next. Aaron Bolton
The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project As the 900-mile East African Crude Oil Pipeline project takes shape in Uganda, there is the promise of economic benefit. But it's shaking up the lives of some 100,000 people. Willem Marx
Are seed oils actually bad for your health? Here's the science behind the controversy Health Secretary RFK Jr. has said vegetable oils, like canola and soybean, are "poisoning Americans." But many researchers say the evidence isn't there. So, what does the science say about seed oils? Maria Godoy
