Clues to a better understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome emerge from a major study After seven years of research, the findings shed light on the long-neglected illness. Scientists say the results could lead to future trials for potential treatments. Will Stone
Obstetricians in states where abortion is mostly illegal face huge amounts of stress A study shows that abortion restrictions take a toll — not only on women who can't access the procedure — but also on obstetricians who feel they can't provide the care patients need. Katia Riddle
After siding with Alabama ruling that embryos are children, Haley defends IVF access Nikki Haley agreed with an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that said frozen embryos are considered children. But Thursday, she also reiterated that fertility treatments should not be taken away. Lexie Schapitl
They came to clinics in Mexico for cosmetic surgery and got a deadly fungal meningitis The risks of medical tourism are depicted in a study of U.S patients who traveled to two clinics for procedures like tummy tucks and butt lifts — and were exposed to a virulent fungal meningitis. Melody Schreiber
A hospital is suing to move a quadriplegic 18-year-old to a nursing home. She says no The young North Carolina woman has refused to go to a nursing home in another state. While she wants to leave the hospital, she asks to live in her own home, close to family and her school. Joseph Shapiro
An ambitious NIH study has brought new attention to chronic fatigue syndrome Long COVID has brought new attention to how complex chronic illnesses can develop in the aftermath of a viral infection. Prior research may help forward clinical trials to test possible treatments. Will Stone
Humanitarian crises abound. Why is the U.N. asking for less aid money than last year? "This is the first time that this has happened in recent years," said Martin Griffiths of the United Nations. about the reduced ask. Why in a time of greater need is the U.N. lowering its appeal? Gabriel Spitzer
Red states that have resisted Medicaid expansion are feeling pressure to give up. More and more Southern states are talking about fully expanding Medicaid to cover poor residents. They've resisted the option for a decade, but are now running into competition with each other.
E-bike head trauma soars as helmet use falls, study finds A new study shows that nearly 8,000 e-bike riders sought hospital care for head injuries in 2022. It's a huge increase and the majority of the injured riders were not wearing helmets. Ronnie Cohen
How Alabama's ruling that frozen embryos are 'children' could impact IVF Frozen embryos are people and you can be held legally responsible if you destroy them, according to the Alabama Supreme Court. The decision could have wide-ranging implications for IVF clinics. Alejandra Marquez Janse
