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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who swooped into Tampa for a 90-minute visit on Tuesday, said "today is better than yesterday" for…

A severe allergic reaction sent a patient at night to an ER, which now wants to charge more than for a daytime visit. Billing specialists say the patient might have grounds for an appeal.

A viral TikTok makes vaccine science understandable and pretty funny (it's a horror film parody). NPR caught up with creator and star Vick Krishna — tech expert by day, videographer by night.

How do you set a resolution when you've already accomplished so much? These women have innovated and inspired, but they still have hopes for improvement in 2014.

Dr. Andrea Merrill was on a flight to Portugal when she suddenly found herself helping in a mid-air medical emergency. Soon after landing, she raised the alarm about the medical kit on the plane.

Researchers launched a major study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug this summer. They also learned a lot about how to protect participants who must make frequent visits to a medical center.

The trial of nine defendants charged in the July 4 shooting at a North Texas ICE detention center begins Tuesday. The Trump administration is bringing terrorism charges.

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.

On "The Florida Roundup," Pinellas County's Jeff Brandes said he believes growth and competition in the property insurance market will help drive down costs.

NPR obtained data from the United States Department of Justice that shows adults with intellectual disabilities suffer from an epidemic of sexual assault. Many keep their sexual assaults a secret, and it can isolate them, telling NPR they worry it proves they are not competent to live and work independently.

In 1934, 13-year-old Thomas Varnadoe and his brother, Hubert, were sent to the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys for allegedly stealing a typewriter. In...

NPR's Ina Jaffe and Sonari Glinton were at the LA Auto Show this week. They spoke with NPR's Scott Simon about new cars that have been designed with older drivers in mind.

Here's a look at the ReliaQuest Bowl between LSU and Wisconsin at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 1.

The Belarus government is still using migrants as a political weapon in its confrontation with Poland and the European Union.

"Smartphones make our alone time feel more crowded than it used to be," says journalist Derek Thompson. His article in The Atlantic is called "The Anti-Social Century."

Ahead of the contested November election, pro-choice advocacy groups are urging Hispanic voters to support Amendment 4, which would make access to abortion — before fetal viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health — a state constitutional right.

Hussain's career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide.

Spanish pop superstar Rosalia has received nominations for the Grammy Awards as well as the Latin Grammys, which will be handed out on Thursday. What makes her sound so unique?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to journalist David Sanger about his new book, New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, And America's Struggle To Defend The West.

The legislative session has just started and House Speaker Richard Corcoran has already declared he won’t compromise on what’s likely to be one of the...

Throughout the country on Saturday, there's been a massive wave of protests against police brutality.

As hospitals fill up with COVID-19 patients, some are encouraging those with less severe conditions to forgo a hospital stay and get treatment at home instead.

The missing submersible is equipped with several mechanisms that can bring it back to the surface during an emergency, according to a former passenger.

France is set to debate a proposed social media ban for those under 15 years old, as the country's president backs stricter rules and a high school phone ban.

NPR's Renee Montagne talks to José Escobar, who was deported to El Salvador in 2017. He finally returned home to his family in Texas this week.