New data shows efforts to stop the spread of STIs are working Federal data shows that rates of new sexually transmitted infections are slowing in the U.S. It's a rare sign of improvement that suggests prevention efforts are working. Will Stone
Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception. Sarah Boden
Timeline shows what happens to different brain cells as Alzheimer's progresses An analysis of brains at various stages of Alzheimer's found that neurons called inhibitory neurons are the first to be affected by the disease. Jon Hamilton
RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite his widely disputed views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds. Will Stone
What's going on with the 'magic' drug for malaria? The anti-malarial drug Artemisinin is highly effective. It's critical for kids, who are especially vulnerable. A new study comes to an alarming conclusion. Gabrielle Emanuel
He's 14. He loves soccer. He's the sole caregiver for his little twin brothers Mahamat Djouma is one of the millions displaced by the civil war in Sudan. He is part of an especially vulnerable group — unaccompanied minors. Here is his story. Photos by Claire Harbage
Is it OK to keep reheating leftovers? Honest questions about food safety, illustrated How real is the five-second rule? Am I going to get explosive diarrhea if I keep reheating the same leftovers? A refresher course on food safety ahead of the holiday season. Malaka Gharib
President-elect Trump picks RFK Jr. to run Health and Human Services Department President-elect Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a history of spreading conspiracies, including about vaccines, to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Michel Martin
Trump picks RFK Jr. to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a former presidential candidate who has a history of spreading conspiracy theories, including about vaccines — is poised to have a key health role in the Trump administration. Jeongyoon Han
'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis eases A new CDC report shows at least 16,000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in fatal overdoses seen since the opioid crisis began in the 90s. Brian Mann
