First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu. This marks the first reported death in the U.S. from the virus during the current outbreak. Will Stone
New research adds to debate over fluoride in drinking water Last year, a government report linking high levels of fluoride with lower IQ in children contributed to debate over adding fluoride to drinking water. The analysis behind that report is out today. Pien Huang
A high-profile bartender now helps people find low and no-alcohol alternatives A former bar owner who now focuses on low and no-alcohol drinks has leaned into the mindful drinking movement. His annual festival focuses on exploring wellness and a new relationship with alcohol. Allison Aubrey
We asked global thinkers how to improve life on earth in 2025. Here are their wishes What's one thing humankind can do to help heal the world? The wishes cover everything from upholding Jimmy Carter's legacy to cleaning up Mt. Everest. Readers, we'd like to hear your wishes as well. NPR Staff
Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health In order to better understand her circadian rhythm, science journalist Lynne Peeples conducted an experiment in which lived for 10 days in a bunker, with no exposure to sunlight or clocks. Tonya Mosley
'A very, very small number' of teens receive gender-affirming 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. This small group has garnered a huge amount of attention from Republican lawmakers in recent years. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable. The Associated Press
20 years since schools started flagging students' BMI, obesity has only risen Arkansas was the first state to start sending letters home flagging students' Body Mass Index. Twenty years later, they do not appear to have had any effect on childhood obesity. Kavitha Cardoza