At Supreme Court, vaping may be frowned upon, but that could change with Trump The focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors. Nina Totenberg
How some seniors are staying in shape All adults should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity and two days of resistance or weight training a week.
The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Salmonella-linked cucumbers sicken 5 Washingtonians amid string of national foodborne illness outbreaks A nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium has infected 68 people in 19 states, including five people in Washington state. The outbreak has been linked to cucumbers grown in Sonora, Mexico, and packaged by Arizona-based SunFed Produce. KUOW Staff
Dizzy after one drink? Social drinkers on obesity drugs lose the taste for alcohol A new study finds people who take weight-loss drugs also cut back on alcohol consumption. Researchers think the drugs could be a promising new treatment for addiction. Allison Aubrey
How to be not lonely? 'Cohousing' is an answer for some people In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone. For some, it's an answer to the isolation of parenting that many families feel today. Katia Riddle
How to solve the Gen Z social isolation problem? She tried surfing and it worked Young people today spend nearly 1,000 fewer hours per year hanging out with friends in person than they did 20 years ago. Some solutions for the loneliness epidemic are coming from unlikely places. Katia Riddle
A new generation of cancer survivors is getting diagnosed early, and living longer People are getting cancer earlier and living longer, meaning they're having to figure out how to navigate various aspects of life after diagnosis. Scott Simon
New HIV drug is promising. But will it be affordable? A new drug called Lenacapavir is nearly 100% effective in preventing and treating HIV infections. But will it be made affordable for the tens of millions of people around the world who need it?
What's next for the anti-abortion movement? With President-elect Donald Trump set to begin another term and Republicans in control of Congress, the anti-abortion movement is positioned to make further gains at the the state and national levels.