Hey, meat eaters. Your gut health can rival a vegan's. Here's how Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat. Maria Godoy
'A hearing aid for the spinal cord.' New device helps people with paralysis regain motor function The ARC-EX stimulator, recently approved by the FDA, makes it easier for the spinal cord to hear what the brain wants to do by using a high-frequency waveform. Noel Gasca
Looking to have fun without alcohol? This guy has ideas that may help If you're looking for inspiration to stick with Dry January, or you're worried about the cancer risk linked to alcohol, you may want to check out booze-free gatherings happening all over the country. Allison Aubrey
Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth. Pien Huang
Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens. Jonaki Mehta
Weed sick: High-potency cannabis leads to ER visits, illnesses for some users As cannabis products like vapes, shatter, and dabs have reached near 100% potency, lawmakers, researchers, and doctors have sounded the alarm about a potential public health crisis. Stephen Howie
Toxic smoke from the L.A. fires is blanketing the region Wildfires raging around Los Angeles mean air quality has plummeted. What's the risk for everyone breathing that air -- and how can people protect themselves? Alejandra Borunda
How the medical world can support cancer patients through intimacy struggles The side effects of cancer also affect many peoples' intimate lives, but the medical community doesn't always provide them with support. Yuki Noguchi
Bird flu continues to spread widely in cattle and wild birds President-elect Donald Trump's administration will soon be responsible for tackling the outbreak.
Few teens are receiving gender-related care, study finds A new analysis of private insurance claims data finds less than 0.1% of youth accessed puberty blockers or hormones for gender transition.
