'Fear of Flying Clinic' helps anxious travelers back into the skies For 50 years, a San Francisco-based group has created a space where fearful flyers can get supported exposure to air travel. Evan Roberts
The FDA creates a quicker path for gene therapies The Food and Drug Administration aims to evaluate treatments for rare diseases based on plausible evidence that they would work — without requiring a clinical trial first. Rob Stein
BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony A man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur and other offensive remarks during the BAFTA awards ceremony Sunday. The BBC did not edit out his outbursts in its delayed broadcast. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Western Washington was a sanctuary for trans youth seeking care — until RFK threatened gender clinics Until recently, it seemed like gender-affirming care for trans kids would continue in liberal places like Western Washington, despite the Trump administration's crackdown. But families and advocates say access to that care is now dwindling in the Puget Sound region. Eilís O'Neill
Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What's the science say? The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims. Sarah Boden
Families call for increasing access to early diagnoses and interventions for autism Families and autism experts say that the federal government could do a lot more to support autistic children by increasing access to early diagnosis and intervention. Eilis O'Neill
PHOTOS: Your car has a lot to say about who you are Photographer Martin Roemer visited 22 countries — from the U.S. to Senegal to India — to show how our identities are connected to our mode of transportation. Kamala Thiagarajan
Looking for life purpose? Start with building social ties Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lower stress levels and boost our mental health. Finding meaning may not have to be an ambitious project. Rhitu Chatterjee
A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety. Rhitu Chatterjee
Stop picking at your cuticles! 7 ways to keep your nails healthy and strong Should you trim your cuticles? How do you cut a hangnail? Is it better to use a cardboard or crystal file? Dermatologists and a nail technician share basic nail health tips. Andee Tagle
