How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds. Will Stone
5 ways the pandemic changed us for good, for bad and forever This month marks five years since the pandemic began, and here are 5 things that changed permanently. John Daley
After historic indictment, doctors will keep mailing abortion pills over state lines Doctors who mail abortion medication pills across state lines have been on alert ever since Louisiana, which bans abortion, indicted a New York doctor for mailing the pills to a woman there. Rosemary Westwood
How delivery workers in New York City banded together during the COVID pandemic When the COVID pandemic erupted five years ago, the streets of New York City were desolate. Delivery workers feared they'd be robbed or attacked, and so they banded together for the first time. Arun Venugopal
Researchers fear grants for studies on health disparities may be cut in anti-DEI push The Trump administration's broad definition of DEI could also impact health outcomes for rural White Americans Yuki Noguchi
'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Measles continues to spread in West Texas and New Mexico. How can you stay safe? The measles outbreak continues in the United States. We look at what kind of threats it presents, how long it might go on and how people can keep themselves safe. Maria Godoy
Examining the long-term impacts of measles infection The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is continuing to grow.
A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost. Consumer groups say an amended version doesn't go far enough. Michelle Andrews
Her cancer diagnosis made motherhood both harder and more sweet As cancer rates rise among people under 50, more and more parents are facing the heightened emotions and challenging logistics of raising kids while going through treatment. Yuki Noguchi
