Hunger and food shortages remain a severe problem for millions in Yemen Even though the fighting in the long civil war has decreased, millions of women and children in Yemen face severe malnutrition amid a lack of aid. Fatma Tanis
Young women get proactive before heading to HBCUs in states with abortion bans As some young women head to HBCUs in states where abortion is restricted or banned, they're getting education and birth control to help safeguard their reproductive health during college. April Dembosky
A Maui doctor's efforts to deliver medical care to those hit by deadly wildfires Recovery is moving along slowly in the wake of last week's deadly wildfires in Maui. One challenge is getting medical care to those who need it. One doctor is trying to do all he can. Jason DeRose
Just how hot was July? Hotter than anything on record A new report from NOAA and NASA confirms that last month was the hottest July ever recorded, driven to new heights by human-caused climate change. Alejandra Borunda
Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too. Ashley Milne-Tyte
How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community of microbes. Here's how the magic happens. Pien Huang
How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer COVID cases are up — but that doesn't mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer's uptick and what to expect this fall. Pien Huang
A slightly sadistic experiment aims to find out why heat drives up global conflict The subjects were assigned to one of two rooms: 68 degrees or a sweat-inducing 86 degrees. Then they were told to play a computer game that can bring out the worst in human nature. Nurith Aizenman
Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster? Maybe it's not a summer surge but COVID numbers are definitely ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind. Fran Kritz
Coal miners speak out in support of strengthened silica dust exposure standards At a hearing in West Virginia, coal miners spoke out in support of better silica dust exposure standards proposed by the government in response to new black lung cases among coal miners. Robert Benincasa
