Ruling deals blow to access to abortion pill mifepristone – but nothing changes yet A federal appeals court would restrict the use of mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions. But previous action by the Supreme Court means the status quo holds for now. Diane Webber
What does it take to be a heroine of health? Education, dedication ... a stealth plan We interview two honorees from this summer's Women Deliver conference: a community health worker with an innovative strategy and a nurse who aims to heal the sick and bolster her profession. Ruchi Kumar
After Maui's deadly fires, one doctor hits the road to help those in need The death toll from Maui's fires has surpassed 100. Many more were injured. Others fled without their prescription drugs. Getting victims the care they need has been tough. One doctor is stepping up. Jason DeRose
Seattle heat wave got you down? You’re not alone Heat waves, like the one gripping the Seattle area this week, can take a toll on mental health. Eilís O'Neill
Should you celebrate summer's end with a Covid booster or wait until fall? There's an unwelcome guest lurking at that late summer barbecue, or trying to tag along on the family vacation. According to the CDC, Covid cases are on the rise in several regions throughout the U.S. — including the Pacific Northwest. Jason Burrows
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
