Health Thinking of buying Wegovy online. Here’s what to know about compounding pharmacies As more people try weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, some skip the brand name and buy compounded semaglutide from online pharmacies. But some of these may not follow state and federal standards. Sydney Lupkin
Health How Biden and Trump disagree over how to address the cost of health care The two major presidential candidates have very different approaches to health policy. What are they, and how might they shape health care access over the next four years? Selena Simmons-Duffin A Martínez
Health How substance abuse can affect teen mental health A national survey of teens done in 2022 found that teens who experienced a major depressive episode were more likely to have used drugs, smoked marijuana or engaged in binge drinking.
Health 8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe. Allison Aubrey Carmel Wroth
Health A visit to a clinic in Georgia that provides health care only to the uninsured NPR's A Martínez visits Georgia to explore how people without health insurance receive care. A Martínez
Health What are the health care issues that voters are focused on? NPR's A Martínez talks to Gabriel Sanchez, senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brookings Institution, about the health care issues that voters are concerned with. A Martínez
Health Give yourself and your kids a break — from screen time and from guilt Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others. Maria Godoy
Food More than 150 in U.S. became sick due to a possible salmonella outbreak in cucumbers More than 150 people across more than 20 states have fallen ill after being exposed to cucumbers that were possibly contaminated with salmonella, the CDC said Wednesday. No deaths have been reported. Ayana Archie
Politics In nursing homes, staff are key. But is Biden's boost for the workforce realistic? The administration set a new staffing standard for nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid. It's an effort to keep people safer — but patients and their families say it is still not enough. Ashley Milne-Tyte
Health Horse sports are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Can they be made safer? Olivia Hampton
