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Should patient spirituality be considered as a determinant of health? Some public health experts say yes.

More than half of U.S. states have limited access to gender affirming care for minors. That includes Indiana and Kentucky. Now, the nation’s highest court will take up a case out of Tennessee this December that could have ripple effects across the country.

A new CDC report shows at least 16,000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in fatal overdoses seen since the opioid crisis began in the 90s.

After more than a century, west Louisville residents finally have a hospital nearby. Norton Healthcare is trying to bring better health outcomes and more jobs to the area.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Cure's Songs of a Lost World, a lawn mowing simulator video game, and fall yard work.

From the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest.

High health care costs are a significant concern for Hoosiers and lawmakers. A legislative study committee tasked with exploring policies to address costs made six broad recommendations ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

Millions of Americans perceive politics as a significant source of stress. How can people recognize signs of –– what specialists call –– sociopolitical stress? And what steps can they take to deal with it?

'Parts work' or Internal Family Systems is a type of talk therapy that’s surged in popularity. Here’s how it works and how it can help with stress.

The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule this week to protect kids from lead paint in homes and child care centers. Kids exposed to lead can have trouble learning, behavioral issues and poor kidney function.