How worried should we be about Disease X? An unidentified illness has claimed nearly 80 lives in DRC. Investigators are on the scenes to determine what it is — and how much of a threat it poses locally and globally. Gabrielle Emanuel
Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria Caroline Crampton developed excessive health anxiety after being treated for cancer as a teen. In A Body Made of Glass she chronicles her experience with hypochondria and the history of the condition. Terry Gross
Anthem plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage, alarming doctors Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it will put time limits on anesthesia care starting next year. Doctors and elected officials, including in New York and Connecticut, are asking it to change course. Rachel Treisman
For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource countries, survival rates are dramatically lower. What's going on? David Cox
How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why. Allison Aubrey
The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences. Julia Furlan
Afghan women reportedly barred from studying nursing and midwivery Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week. Ruchi Kumar
Longer careers in ice hockey are linked to a greater risk of CTE, a new study finds A new Boston University study of 77 deceased male ice hockey players found that their chances of developing the degenerative brain disease known as CTE increased with each year they played the sport. Becky Sullivan
Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state. Nina Totenberg
Inside RFK Jr.'s nonprofit's legal battles over vaccines and public health The nonprofit Children's Health Defense that Kennedy led has filed nearly 30 federal and state lawsuits since 2020, many challenging vaccines and public health mandates. Shannon Bond
