Patients and parents speak out after Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital joined other hospitals in stopping gender-affirming surgeries after an executive order threatening loss of federal funding.

First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a ...

Public health officials are concerned about increasing polarization among Americans over vaccines.

Over 800 marine species have recently been discovered including a guitar-shaped shark off the coast of Mozambique. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to marine biologist, Lucy Woodall.

Gambling is now widely legal, but experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling.

We hear a lot about how screens impact our sleep, but how significant is the disruption? And how much does exercise predict ...

Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular Yasmin book series, has written a new book, The Strongest Heart, that mirrors her own life — growing up with a father who likely had undiagnosed schizophrenia.

Researchers hope the study can eventually find a way to predict when blooms will occur, and how to reduce their effects on ...

The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort ...

Cancer researchers working on health disparities say President Trump's actions could hurt rural whites, who lag behind other ...

Dermatologists are increasingly prescribing minoxidil in low-dose pills to help men and women regrow hair. The practice follows recent studies suggesting the ingredient is effective when taken by ...