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Wren Vetens was promised a significant discount on the cost of her gender confirmation surgery if she paid in cash upfront, without using her health insurance. Yet after the surgery, Vetens received an explanation of benefits saying the hospital had billed her insurer nearly $92,000.

Shifting Federal Policies Threaten Health Coverage For Trans Americans

For trans Americans, the policy landscape has changed under the Trump administration, making it harder to get the cost of treatments such as gender confirmation surgery covered.

Shifting Federal Policies Threaten Health Coverage For Trans Americans

For trans Americans, the policy landscape has changed under the Trump administration, making it harder to get the cost of treatments such as gender confirmation surgery covered.

A young woman with the World Wildlife Fund carries a papier mache replica of the critically endangered porpoise known as the vaquita marina, during an event in front of the National Palace in Mexico City, July 8, 2017.

Calls For End To Mexico's Capture Of Endangered Porpoise

Calls are mounting for the Mexican government and international experts to stop an operation to capture and enclose the few remaining vaquita porpoises, after one of the animals died soon after being caught over the weekend.

The San Diego skyline pictured in this undated photo.

Report Finds San Diego's Immigrant Community Tied To Region's Economic Prosperity

A new report breaks down the contributions of San Diego's immigrant community.

Susie Christoff tried several drugs to cope with her painful psoriatic arthritis before finding Cosentyx worked the best. The problem was the cost.

Why The U.S. Remains The Most Expensive Market For 'Biologic' Drugs In The World

Biologic drugs, often made with the help of living organisms, are especially lucrative because they have scant competition from biosimilars, drugs akin to generics. It's a different story in Europe.

New Data About Schools; Teacher Walkouts Spread

Plus an unpaid faculty position and disparities in access to advanced courses, in our weekly roundup of education news.

Of a possible 2020 presidential bid, Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris told NPR: "I will keep you posted."

Sen. Kamala Harris Considers 'A Collection Of Factors' Related To Possible 2020 Bid

As her memoir The Truths We Hold hits shelves, the California senator tells NPR that family and the country's need for "real leadership" will weigh into her decision whether to run for president.

A New Way To Get College Students Through A Psychiatric Crisis — And Back To School

A partnership between a mental health care provider and colleges is redefining emergency mental health care on campus – helping students get needed care without losing track of their academic goals.

Food assistance recipients spend about 10 percent of their food budget on sugary drinks, while the rest of the population spends about 7 percent.

Food Stamps For Soda: Time To End Billion-Dollar Subsidy For Sugary Drinks?

SNAP provides nutrition assistance for about 42 million Americans, but critics say now is the time to restructure the $70 billion annual program in a way that promotes healthier food choices.

A voter casts his ballot during a special election in Georgia's 6th Congressional District special election last June. Georgia is the largest state that exclusively still uses electronic voting machines that don't leave a paper trail, a major concern for election officials and cybersecurity experts.

Despite Cash From Congress, Key Election Security Issue May Not Get Fixed

The spending bill President Trump signed into law last week includes enough money to replace machines that leave no paper trail. But it seems unlikely that's how the money will be spent.

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