Access is especially tough for kids in rural areas or whose families don't have a lot of money. Some dentists say a new ...

Using computer models, a new study shows that high sodium intake raised blood pressure in men and women while high potassium ...

A new report by the American Psychological Association calls on AI developers to build in features to protect the mental health of teen and young adults.

In the shadow of President Trump's efforts to lower drug prices, the Medicare drug price negotiation process that began in ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, is calling for substantive action to limit Americans’ exposure to toxic substances, arguing that these contribute to poor ...

Struggling to have a second child, astronaut Kellie Gerardi uses her social media presence to let others know they're not ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their ...

A study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience, like being cut off in traffic, and responds with an ...

The collaboration promises the addition of more clinical pediatric training opportunities and to strengthen related research ...

The health care measure also covers rules related to medical marijuana treatment centers and labs, as well as licensing of ...

Microplastics are getting into our bodies. And how we prepare food could be a big reason why. NPR’s Joe Hernandez explores what some chefs are doing to cut down on their plastic use. This article was ...

Officials in Arizona have declared an animal disease emergency over the bird flu. The President of Hickman’s Family Farms ...