A U.S. scholarship thrills a teacher in India. Then came the soul-crushing questions She was thrilled to become the first teacher from a government-sponsored school in India to get a Fulbright exchange award to learn from U.S. schools. People asked two questions that clouded her joy. Joyeeta Banerjee
'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair." Will Stone
Unlocking the secrets of an ancient plague The first historically recorded pandemic is believed to have struck the walled city of Jirash, in what is now modern-day Jordan, in the 7th century. A new study reveals details about those who died. Durrie Bouscaren
Parents, are you sure your kid's car seat is installed right? Here's how to know In this visual guide, certified car seat experts walk through common installation mistakes and how to fix them. Learn what a secure car seat base and a tightly fastened tether look like and more. Malaka Gharib
My doctor keeps focusing on my weight. What other health metrics matter more? Our Real Talk with a Doc columnist explains how to push back if your doctor's obsessed with weight loss. And what other health metrics matter more instead. Mara Gordon
Scientists find a new clue to help them identify a healthy gut microbiome Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue. Will Stone
Why it's a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting After the U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization, it wasn't clear they would participate in this WHO-led meeting to determine the recipe for the next flu vaccine. Jonathan Lambert
Can't get a prescription renewed? Here's how to cope with prior authorizations These health care hurdles can stand in the way of getting treatment your doctor says you need. Here's what to know about how to deal with them. Sarah Boden
Here's what Trump didn't say on health in his speech In his State of the Union address, President Trump avoided health topics that he spoke of last year, including abortion and cancer. He also didn't mention his health secretary RFK Jr.'s priorities. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues. Will Stone
