When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts Mail theft can happen around the holidays, but sometimes, instead of getting a new iPad, the thief swipes a mail order medicine. Here's what to do about it. Sydney Lupkin
19 states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. The Associated Press
Will the U.S. copy Denmark's vaccine schedule? The Trump administration has stated it wants the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule to look more like peer nations such as Denmark. Critics say the U.S. has different health threats. Maria Godoy
West Seattle’s only overnight shelter set to close at the end of the year Westside Neighbors Shelter will keep serving breakfast and dinner daily, but the overnight sleeping program has run out of money and will close at the end of the year. Casey Martin
Scientists learn more about how human embryos implant using artificial wombs Scientists have developed an experimental way to study how human embryos implant in a uterus, which may provide new insights into why miscarriages occur and how they can be prevented. Rob Stein
U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. The Associated Press
GLP-1s don't always work for weight loss. Researchers are trying to figure out why GLP-1 weight loss drugs have transformed obesity treatment, but not everyone loses lots of weight. Researchers say figuring out why is the key to the future of this treatment method. Yuki Noguchi
Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the U.S. What will ACA increases mean? Millions of Texans could be at risk.
Some patients face hurdles getting HIV prevention drugs. Here's what to know A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles. Zach Dyer
With cases on the rise, experts worry the U.S. is in for another bad flu season Flu cases are soaring in New York and picking up in other parts of the country. Experts worry it will be another bad season. COVID and RSV have been less of a problem, but they're also on the rise. Rob Stein