A new generation of elite female runners embraces strength over thinness As Olympic athletes break records in track & field this week, they're also busting myths about body size and running. This generation of female runners are fueling up for strength and stamina. Maggie Mertens
EPA bans use of herbicide DCPA citing serious health impacts In a statement, one EPA administrator called the herbicide, known as DCPA, “so dangerous that it needs to be removed from the market immediately.”
Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12. Some Republicans are now criticizing him for it. Rachel Treisman
Inspired by the Olympics? It’s not too late to ignite your own fitness journey Some athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with. Margaret Cirino
Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they're banned As the number of abortions nationwide grows, pregnant people in states with restrictions and bans are getting pills from out-of-state providers. Some say these providers are breaking the law. Elissa Nadworny
We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey says 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Still, that's down from 42% two years ago, a small but significant change. Rhitu Chatterjee
U.S. lawmakers urge banning weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns Weighted infant sleepwear companies say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but some medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn the garments could be dangerous. Joe Hernandez
How older athletes powered up and transformed women's gymnastics In 1997, the minimum age for women gymnasts was raised to 16. Some thought it would usher in a less competitive era. Instead, athletes of incredible skill and longevity emerged. Sarah Varney
New research reveals vision loss, high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia Untreated vision loss and high cholesterol as conditions that increase the risk of developing dementia Diana Opong
How 'Grey's Anatomy' and recipes psyched Rebeca Andrade up to best Simone Biles You might be surprised to learn that "Grey's Anatomy" and recipes were on the Brazilian gymnast's mind on the eve of her gold medal winning routine in the Olympics floor event. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle