Health Having trouble sleeping? To get back on track, avoid these 5 mistakes When people can't sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep. Andee Tagle
Health Analyzing what RFK Jr. said on 'Morning Edition' about his health policy vision A deeper dive into Wednesday's post-election interview with former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his skepticism of public health expertise. Pien Huang Steve Inskeep
Health Hospitals face months of IV fluid shortages after Helene damages N.C. factory Hospitals have been forced to innovate with new ways of hydrating patients and giving them medications, after a key factory that produces IV fluids flooded during Hurricane Helene. Jackie Fortier
Health Timeline shows what happens to different brain cells as Alzheimer’s progresses An analysis of brains at various stages of Alzheimer's found that neurons called inhibitory neurons are the first to be affected by the disease. Jon Hamilton
Health Feeling the stress of Election Day? Here are a few healthy ways to cope Around 80% of people from both parties say they are very stressed about the future of the U.S. We asked a psychiatrist how that worry becomes toxic and what you can do about it if you're feeling it. Obed Manuel
Health If Trump wins, vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. could play a role in health policy RFK Jr. has embraced fringe health care ideas for decades. If Trump wins, he will likely be able to influence promotion and funding for these things. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Health Why dark nights and bright days are good for health Too much light at night and not enough daylight is taking years off our lives, according to a new study. The research adds to the evidence that light exposure is fundamental to our wellbeing. Will Stone
Science Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature. Katia Riddle
Politics What a big Republican win Tuesday could mean for Obamacare With the Affordable Care Act once again under fire from Republicans, a leading health care economist explains what a Republican sweep might mean for the health coverage of 45 million Americans. Dan Gorenstein
Politics As ACA sign ups start, more Americans have health insurance than ever. Will it last? Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to record low numbers of people who are uninsured. Selena Simmons-Duffin