For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource countries, survival rates are dramatically lower. What's going on? David Cox
How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why. Allison Aubrey
The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences. Julia Furlan
Afghan women reportedly barred from studying nursing and midwivery Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week. Ruchi Kumar
Longer careers in ice hockey are linked to a greater risk of CTE, a new study finds A new Boston University study of 77 deceased male ice hockey players found that their chances of developing the degenerative brain disease known as CTE increased with each year they played the sport. Becky Sullivan
Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state. Nina Totenberg
Inside RFK Jr.'s nonprofit's legal battles over vaccines and public health The nonprofit Children's Health Defense that Kennedy led has filed nearly 30 federal and state lawsuits since 2020, many challenging vaccines and public health mandates. Shannon Bond
Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers, and other treatments for trans kids in the state. Nina Totenberg
If you take a break from the gym during the holidays, muscle memory will help you A study from researchers in Finland shows that people can take more than two months off from the gym and quickly regain their strength when they get back to it. Scientists cite muscle memory. Will Stone
'Bread & Roses' is a guerrilla film about Afghan women protesters Getting footage from the ground was essential for filmmaker Sahra Mani, the director of Bread & Roses. Her documentary, which profiles three women who engage in protests, is now streaming on Apple TV+. Ruchi Kumar
