COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families Federal health officials have changed the game for COVID vaccine access. Pregnant moms and others who rely on them to protect a high-risk family member are scared. Rob Stein
CDC's contraception team has been gutted. What does this mean for health care? Doctors say it's hard to overstate how much they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.
How a Los Angeles camp made space to let kids be kids after the wildfires After the wildfires destroyed homes and disrupted routines, many parents saw behavioral shifts in their kids. Some families found support in a camp designed to help kids affected by natural disaster. Emma Bowman
People who want COVID vaccines worry about access Some healthy pregnant women, parents of healthy kids and younger healthy adults are worried they won't be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of the recent changes in access by the federal government. Rob Stein
Miracle balm or cow pie? What's behind the beef tallow skincare trend RFK Jr. has been promoting beef tallow as part of our diets, but influencers online are promoting it for another use: skincare. Here's the lowdown on the trend and skin care specialists weigh in on whether it's a good idea to smear beef fat on your face. Sarah Boden
The women of No Sex for Fish are survivors — but their survival is precarious A group of women in Kenya rebelled against trading sex for a fisherman's catch to sell. They got their own boats, had success — but in past years have faced floods and now fears about HIV medications. Viola Kosome
How cuts to the nation's main mental health agency could impact Americans The nation's main mental health agency is being dissolved, and folded into a new federal health agency. Some lawmakers and health care providers are concerned about the impacts. Ayesha Rascoe
A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it Raising two kids while living with an autonomic nervous system disorder taught Jessica Slice to embrace interdependence. Her story is a reminder to parents of the power of asking for help. Mara Gordon
They've tracked Americans' drug use for decades. Trump and RFK Jr. fired them The team of statisticians and scientists at the National Survey on Drug Use and Health are all out of jobs. Researchers who use the data say it's an important tool for understanding behavioral health. Rhitu Chatterjee
British health system embraces liquid biopsy cancer testing The National Health Service in England is rolling out blood tests for lung cancer screening. Yuki Noguchi