How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family Kate Middleton said she took time to explain her cancer diagnosis to her children. What does an ideal version of that conversation look like? Hadeel Al-Shalchi
What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions. Joe Hernandez
California wants to protect indoor workers from heat. That goal is now in limbo The state was on the cusp of making new rules to protect people who work in places like warehouses from dangerous heat. A last-minute shake-up leaves workers wondering if they'll be safe come summer. Alejandra Borunda
My patients think Ozempic is a wonder drug. But it can't fix fat phobia Yes, as Oprah enthused, the drugs help people shrink their bodies. But the psychological damage of weight stigma can't be so easily cured, a doctor writes. Mara Gordon
There's already 'catastrophic' hunger in Gaza. Who decides when to call it a 'famine?' A report out this week says hunger, malnutrition and even starvation are widespread in Gaza, but stopped short of declaring it a 'famine.' Here's a primer on what that means, and who gets to decide. Nurith Aizenman
The Gambia is debating whether to repeal its ban on female genital mutilation Like many countries in Africa, The Gambia has a law criminalizing the practice of female genital mutilation. Now, amid a religious backlash, it could become the first country to repeal its ban. Diane Cole
Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity. Yuki Noguchi
A look at the citizens initiative to expand Medicaid in Florida Florida lawmakers have debated for a decade whether to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act. Advocates are trying to circumvent legislature and take the issue directly to voters. Regan McCarthy
The First Night Project makes cancer ward stays a little easier for teens A cancer diagnosis "sucks." And the hospital stays that follow don't make it any easier. Sidh Shroff
First human transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney performed Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital said they transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a living human for the first time. The 62-year-old recipient has end-stage kidney disease. Rob Stein
