RFK Jr. says Covid shots no longer recommended for kids, pregnant women Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. announced that CDC recommendations for Covid vaccines will no longer include healthy pregnant women and healthy children. Rob Stein
5 years after anti-police protests, initiatives for officer mental health have traction Efforts to improve officers' mental health have grown over the past five years. They were sparked in part by the death of George Floyd, which prompted a wave of anti- police protests. Katja Ridderbusch
Using an app to rate food for nutrition? Take the results with a grain of salt Food apps can help you figure out what's in your food and whether it's nutritious. Just scan the barcode on the packet with your phone. But different apps can give very different results. Here's why. Maria Godoy
Steroids is still fueling discussions about body image online Steroids have been around for a long time, but the drug is still fueling discussions about body image online. Brittany Luse
Experts hope at-home test will be a game changer in the fight against cervical cancer Cervical cancer is preventable, but kills thousands each year — in part because women aren't regularly screened for it. A new test allows people to test themselves at home and mail in the results. Katia Riddle
Can a nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? This couple is helping scientists find out Researchers think an experimental anti-inflammatory drug for people with multiple sclerosis might help Alzheimer's patients. And they've already tried it on a man named Joe. Jon Hamilton
MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S. Will Stone
A top global health expert's message to graduates: Kick the tires NPR interviews Maria Van Kherkove, the infectious disease epidemiologist who is a leader in the World Health Organization. Jonathan Lambert
The pros and cons of PSA tests for prostate cancer for midlife and older men With Biden's prostate cancer in the news, men may be wondering whether and at what age to be screened. Advice about the value PSA tests has fluctuated. Here's what to know. Ronnie Cohen
First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate The first Alzheimer's blood test cleared by the Food And Drug Administration is poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat the disease. Jon Hamilton
