Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers, and other treatments for trans kids in the state. Nina Totenberg
If you take a break from the gym during the holidays, muscle memory will help you A study from researchers in Finland shows that people can take more than two months off from the gym and quickly regain their strength when they get back to it. Scientists cite muscle memory. Will Stone
'Bread & Roses' is a guerrilla film about Afghan women protesters Getting footage from the ground was essential for filmmaker Sahra Mani, the director of Bread & Roses. Her documentary, which profiles three women who engage in protests, is now streaming on Apple TV+. Ruchi Kumar
CDC is recalling Mexican cucumbers due to a salmonella outbreak The latest in a string of food safety recalls, the CDC is recalling Mexican cucumbers due to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 states. Allison Aubrey
It's unclear what will happen with federal HIV programs when Trump takes office The Ryan White program serves about half a million people with HIV, and 90% of them are successfully keeping the virus at undetectable levels. But will Republicans cut funding for the effort? Selena Simmons-Duffin
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
