Fearing deportation, immigrants are missing appointments at Seattle-area clinics Providers at Seattle area-clinics that serve immigrant communities say that ever since President Trump returned to office, many more patients than usual have been missing appointments. Eilís O'Neill
As sports betting has soared, more people search online for help with gambling addiction A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states. Katia Riddle
Greater attention to men's health could bridge life expectancy gap, researchers say Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap. Ashley Milne-Tyte
She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. The good news: It's treatable. Allison Aubrey
How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference. Pien Huang
A Vermont choir shows that people with aphasia who struggle to speak can still sing People who've had strokes or traumatic brain injuries often live with aphasia: difficulty using language, both written and spoken. But music mostly originates in the undamaged hemisphere of the brain. Ashley Brown
Layoffs start at CDC, targeting probationary staff As many as 1,300 probationary employees at CDC are being let go, at the direction of the Trump administration. The cuts represent around 10% of the agency's workforce. Will Stone
Eating yogurt regularly may reduce the risk of colon cancer, a study finds Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer. Maria Godoy
Unease grows at the CDC as Trump administration keeps grip on research, messaging CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication. Will Stone
Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican in the Senate to vote no. Here's how he explained his vote. Carmel Wroth
