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.

The White House announced the initiative this week as part of President Joe Biden’s push to increase COVID vaccinations and treatments to slow a possible fall and winter surge.

Marine One with President Joe Biden on board, departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2020. Top U.S. officials in the Washington area have received preferential ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

'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.

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

In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job.

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.

Tampa General Hospital is one of 12 state-recognized regional perinatal intensive care centers where women with high-risk pregnancies go to receive care. Broward Health Medical Center is part of the ...