/health Health en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:35 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-30/in-real-world-test-an-ai-model-did-better-than-doctors-at-diagnosing-patients Researchers evaluated how well an AI model could diagnose and make decisions about patient care in the ER. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:35 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-30/in-real-world-test-an-ai-model-did-better-than-doctors-at-diagnosing-patients Will Stone /npr-news/2026-04-29/long-a-dream-its-now-real-a-fast-and-accurate-tb-test-that-doesnt-need-phlegm TB tests use phlegm — not the easiest thing to get or work with. It takes time for results. And there can be false negatives and positives. A new test is more accurate and takes less than half an hour. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:01:46 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-29/long-a-dream-its-now-real-a-fast-and-accurate-tb-test-that-doesnt-need-phlegm Ari Daniel /government-politics/2026-04-29/half-of-cleveland-tobacco-shops-noncompliant-as-city-starts-new-registry A year after Cleveland passed legislation requiring tobacco retailers to obtain a license to operate, the city is cracking down on hundreds of noncompliant smoke shops. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:27:42 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-29/half-of-cleveland-tobacco-shops-noncompliant-as-city-starts-new-registry Abbey Marshall /npr-news/2026-04-29/rfk-jr-talked-about-reparenting-kids-on-wellness-farms-we-visit-one-that-inspired-him U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a farm community in Italy for people with addiction is a model for wellness camps designed to ease the U.S. overdose crisis. Critics say the idea is dangerous. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-29/rfk-jr-talked-about-reparenting-kids-on-wellness-farms-we-visit-one-that-inspired-him Brian Mann /health/2026-04-28/natural-disasters-can-cause-another-crisis-for-those-recovering-from-opioid-addiction People recovering from opioid addiction risk relapse when they can't get their medications after natural disasters. A group of doctors is calling for lawmakers to ease access to the meds. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:46:30 GMT /health/2026-04-28/natural-disasters-can-cause-another-crisis-for-those-recovering-from-opioid-addiction Andrew Jones /npr-news/2026-04-28/the-maha-movement-is-mad-about-the-weedkiller-glyphosate-and-trumps-epa The coalition focused on making Americans healthier is frustrated with the Trump administration's stance on environmental toxins and most recently, its support of the company that makes the pesticide. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-28/the-maha-movement-is-mad-about-the-weedkiller-glyphosate-and-trumps-epa Will Stone /health/2026-04-28/cleveland-is-home-to-one-of-the-nations-largest-crisis-nurseries-the-model-is-hard-to-replicate Crisis nurseries such as Providence House in Cleveland's Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood provide a landing place and necessities for struggling families. Their expense makes them hard to replicate. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:45:00 GMT /health/2026-04-28/cleveland-is-home-to-one-of-the-nations-largest-crisis-nurseries-the-model-is-hard-to-replicate Richard Cunningham /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-28/doctors-are-changing-protocol-to-lower-risk-of-preeclampsia-in-pregnancy Northeast Ohio healthcare providers and advocates are hoping universal low-dose aspirin and other changes during pregnancy could help reduce risk of the serious pregnancy complication, and possibly save lives. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-28/doctors-are-changing-protocol-to-lower-risk-of-preeclampsia-in-pregnancy Rachel Rood /2026-04-27/south-carolinas-measles-outbreak-is-over-but-more-are-brewing-around-the-country The virus infected nearly 1,000 people in the state before the state declared it over. Meanwhile, cases are spreading across many parts of the U.S., with more than 20 outbreaks currently active. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:17:50 GMT /2026-04-27/south-carolinas-measles-outbreak-is-over-but-more-are-brewing-around-the-country Maria Godoy /health/2026-04-24/northeast-ohio-hospitals-health-departments-join-national-drug-take-back-effort Disposing of unused drugs safely can prevent life-threatening consequences of misuse. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:33:49 GMT /health/2026-04-24/northeast-ohio-hospitals-health-departments-join-national-drug-take-back-effort Jonathan Beard