A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave A federal judge has ruled to continue for another week the freeze on the Trump administration's plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave. Hansi Lo Wang
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance. Will Stone
RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Seattle auditor says public park bathrooms stink The city of Seattle needs more clean public bathrooms, according to a report from the City Auditor out this month. The report cites a lack of available facilities and recommends some improvements. Casey Martin
His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans. Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer's by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy at 75. Jon Hamilton
She wanted to be a mom. So she chose a cancer treatment that gave her a chance New, less damaging treatments are giving some patients the choice to try to preserve their ability to have children after cancer. Yuki Noguchi
9 pieces of advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of romance Sex and relationship experts share wise words of wisdom on love's thorniest topics, including what to do if a partner cheats and how to talk to your partner about your sex life. Malaka Gharib
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health. Maria Godoy
Researchers look to genetics to better understand heart disease in South Asians People of South Asian descent are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to learn more and prevent early deaths. Priyanka D McCluskey
Flu levels are at a 15-year high in the U.S., but many Washington children haven't gotten their flu shot Outbreaks and high levels of illnesses (like the flu) have become more common as vaccination rates have fallen, especially among children. Dyer Oxley
