Cannabis use among teens tied to poor school performance A new study of more than 160,000 teens finds that even occasional cannabis use among 8th, 10th and 12th graders is tied to worse outcomes at school and more emotional distress. Rhitu Chatterjee
Some say selling plasma is exploitative — others say it's a life-saving economy booster With rising rent, utilities and the cost of groceries, a growing number of people are selling their blood plasma to make extra money. It's a multi-billion dollar industry. David Martin Davies
Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe. Maria Godoy
Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines. Bill Chappell
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026. Lynn Arditi
How ADHD drugs work to indirectly improve attention New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .
ADHD drugs work indirectly to improve attention New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. . Jon Hamilton
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
