Experts say the Trump administration's moves reflect a shift from the idea of public health: doing the work that no individual can do alone to safeguard the population as a whole.

Government forces retook the capital city from rebel troops in April. Now comes the task of rebuilding what was once a bustling metropolis on the Nile.

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

A group of women in Kenya rebelled against trading sex for a fisherman's catch to sell. They got their own boats, had success — but in past years have faced floods and now fears about HIV medications.

As the harmful effects of extended pandemic school closures become more apparent, some educators and parents are questioning decisions by districts to remain online long after evidence emerged that ...

After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.

Tampa Bay Thrives launched a new program aimed at reducing loneliness in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

To help families protect their children, FAU’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities has released a new 46-page water safety guide tailored specifically for children with autism.

A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer ...

A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say it’s hard to overstate how much they rely on the team’s guidance when ...

What if the solutions to some of Earth's biggest problems could be found in some of its smallest creatures? That bet has led a team of researchers to places both remote and — lately — rather familiar.

Issues include an instructor shortage and that many students aren't ready for the educational demands of nursing. Stephanie Solomon with Tallahassee State College says efforts are in place to help.