Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend. Sarah Boden
As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines? In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart. Maria Godoy
Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them of familial and community support. Ricci Shryock
A cholesterol test you've never heard of is now recommended to prevent heart disease The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high cholesterol, is part of new doctors' guidelines. Allison Aubrey
Tick-borne meat allergy can affect livestock producers' health and livelihood Alpha-Gal syndrome comes from tick bites. It causes severe allergies to some meat and dairy products. For some farmers and ranchers, it not only affects their health but also their livelihood. Rebecca A Smith
Vaccinating bats could be good for people. But how do you vaccinate a bat? In a new study, bats lap up vaccine-laced saline or chow down on vaccine-carrying mosquitoes. Will that have any impact on the flying mammal's immune system? Ari Daniel
Medicaid can share data with ICE. Here's how that 180-degree change spreads fear When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligible immigrants fear getting the health coverage. Alexandra Olgin
Exercise rates are still a non-moving target Dance teachers, health researchers, urban planners — they all have a desire to get people moving. But globally, exercise rates have remained stagnant. Jonathan Lambert
After firings, funding cuts and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover? It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects. Jess Mador
Medicare Advantage 'dark money' group tries to win higher payments for insurers What appeared to be a surge of grassroots support for higher Medicare Advantage payments was actually driven by a pro-industry group. Fred Schulte