Worried about air quality safety in L.A.? Here's what to know There's confusion over how safe air quality is in L.A. as fires continue to burn, spewing wildfire smoke and toxins. We look at air quality readings, what's real and what's not and what people can do. Alejandra Borunda
Cancer deaths are declining, but diagnoses are rising especially among younger women The American Cancer Society's report shows a mix of lower death rates and rising cancer incidence rates for some groups, especially younger women. Yuki Noguchi
How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines. In fact he's even taken direct aim at bird flu shots. Scientists fear this doesn't bode well in case of a crisis. Will Stone
Can't find an air filter amid the California fires? Here's how to build your own Air quality in Southern California is dangerously bad because of the fires. Our reporter set out to build an air filter -- in a style the EPA praised, using only things she already had at home. Alejandra Borunda
FDA bans red dye #3 The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of petroleum-based Red dye #3, citing evidence of cancer in laboratory animals. Allison Aubrey
What psychological first aid looks like for L.A. fire victims Mental health responders are using a strategy to help fire victims called Psychological First Aid -- often compared to CPR for mental health. Its initial step is finding what a person needs right now. Katia Riddle
The secret to doing hard things and getting stuff done Some people team up with an "accountability partner" or "accountability group" to accomplish big goals or tasks. Here's how to set up a successful partnership. Clare Marie Schneider
On Apache lands, progress in a long war against ticks and the disease they spread Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., is a big problem on tribal lands in the Southwest. A community-led response on Apache lands in Arizona is helping save lives. Pien Huang
Lower nicotine requirements in cigarettes could be coming soon The FDA is expected to propose a new rule Wednesday that would mean cigarettes have lower nicotine limits to make them less addictive. Yuki Noguchi
Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds more ways to measure body composition and fat. Allison Aubrey