There's no time to pause or reflect in Gaza on day 366 of the war as Israeli airstrikes continue to pummel the territory.

Blood pressure is a fundamental data point when evaluating risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how these readings are taken can skew the results.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with producer and musician Pharrell Williams about the new movie Piece by Piece, based on his life and told through LEGO.

New York is known for its street food vendors. NPR spent time with a recently arrived migrant who is hitting the streets to sell for the first time, but has to overcome his crippling shyness.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Craig Fugate, former FEMA administrator, about the challenges the U.S. faces with the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton weeks after Hurricane Helene.

We’re less than a month away from Election Day, and Vice President Harris is expected to have a number of high-profile interviews this week.

The brain's immune system is getting attention at the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago. A lot of research is now focused on the interaction of neurons, glial cells and other immune cells.

Hurricane Milton has undergone a period of extreme rapid intensification and has reached "major" category 5 strength. The storm is forecast to hit the west coast of Florida on Wednesday.

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