In this rural Colorado valley, cuts to Medicaid would have vast ripple effects Cuts to Medicaid moving through Congress would shake up health care in the scenic San Luis Valley — with negative downstream effects on local jobs, businesses and education. John Daley
This abortion method doesn't involve doctors — and many of them consider it safe A growing body of research demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of self-managed abortion with pills, coupled with the global pandemic in 2020 and the fall of Roe in 2022, has many U.S. doctors changing their views. Abby Wendle
It's a bad tick season Data from CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. Experts offer tips to reduce your chance of coming down with Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and other tickborne diseases, and what to watch out for. Pien Huang
Parts of the US are facing heatwaves. Here's how they affect vulnerable populations. NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Patricia Fabian, professor of environmental health at Boston University, about the impact that heat waves have on vulnerable populations. Andrew Limbong
A cancer center in Jordan treats kids from Gaza, but only a few dozen have arrived Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it to Jordan for long-promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn enclave has slowed. Jane Arraf
What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children. Cory Turner
Why is caregiving so hard in America? The answers emerge in a new film A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their own. Kat McGowan
It's the humidity that gets you. Here's why — and tips for dealing with muggy days High humidity can make it tough for your body to cool down. As most of the country braces for extreme temperatures, a doctor shares advice on how to cool down when the humidity is working against you. Michel Martin
Deadly listeria outbreak leads to recall of ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals A nationwide listeria outbreak has been linked to 17 illnesses, and three deaths, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection. Vanessa Romo
Photos: How torn pictures and trusted herbs create healing in Colombia Conflict has sewn trauma in the western region of Colombia. Doctors Without Borders is working with local healers and health care professionals to come up with ways to help heal the psychic wounds. Diane Cole