Moderna's COVID vaccine gambit: Hike the price, offer free doses for uninsured Once U.S. stockpiles of COVID-19 vaccine run out, Moderna says it might charge as much as $130 per dose, but give people who lack health insurance a break. Critics say that's not enough help. Sydney Lupkin
California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's plan to drop abortion pills California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state would halt business with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant agreed to stop distributing mifepristone in some red states amid legal pressure. Emily Olson
5 Texas women denied abortions sue the state, saying the bans put them in danger The lawsuit filed on behalf of five patients who said their lives were put at risk and two physicians asks a state judge to clarify exceptions for medical emergencies under Texas law. Sarah McCammon
Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in young adults, a study says Young Black adults, Mexican Americans and other Hispanic adults experienced the greatest cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Emma Bowman
Walgreens won't sell abortion pills in red states that threatened legal action The 20 states where Walgreens won't sell mifepristone include some where abortion remains legal. It's not clear whether other retail pharmacies will follow suit. Kaitlyn Radde
Final statewide masking mandate to end in WA Come April 3, the state of Washington will no longer require masks in health care facilities and prisons. Paige Browning
Health experts say warmer Northeast winters contribute to more active deer ticks Warmer winters means "tick season" is now year-round in the Northeast — with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases. Michayla Savitt
A man dies of a brain-eating amoeba, possibly from rinsing his sinuses with tap water Florida health officials are investigating the death and urging people to take precautions. Here's what to know if you're planning on breaking out your neti pot or swimming in a lake anytime soon. Rachel Treisman
What is Shigella, the increasingly drug-resistant bacteria the CDC is warning about? Shigella causes shigellosis, an inflammatory diarrhea. The extensively drug-resistant strain is relatively uncommon overall, but it's being seen in more cases among adults. Kaitlyn Radde
A surge in sick children exposed a need for major changes to U.S. hospitals Sick children overwhelmed hospitals this past fall and winter, exposing vulnerabilities in the nation's ability to care for its youngest during a crisis. Kate Wells
