Weed sick: High-potency cannabis leads to ER visits, illnesses for some users As cannabis products like vapes, shatter, and dabs have reached near 100% potency, lawmakers, researchers, and doctors have sounded the alarm about a potential public health crisis. Stephen Howie
Toxic smoke from the L.A. fires is blanketing the region Wildfires raging around Los Angeles mean air quality has plummeted. What's the risk for everyone breathing that air -- and how can people protect themselves? Alejandra Borunda
How the medical world can support cancer patients through intimacy struggles The side effects of cancer also affect many peoples' intimate lives, but the medical community doesn't always provide them with support. Yuki Noguchi
Bird flu continues to spread widely in cattle and wild birds President-elect Donald Trump's administration will soon be responsible for tackling the outbreak.
Few teens are receiving gender-related care, study finds A new analysis of private insurance claims data finds less than 0.1% of youth accessed puberty blockers or hormones for gender transition.
How to get more movement into your screen-filled life. No gym required. Research shows that 5-minute walking breaks every half hour offset the harm of too much sitting. But that is easier said than done. These 5 tips can help you maintain movement throughout your day. Manoush Zomorodi
A record 24 million people now get Obamacare health plans. Will it last under Trump? Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to a record high rate of people with insurance. Selena Simmons-Duffin
After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in the coming months will be critical. Katia Riddle
Winter illnesses return with a vengeance The annual winter respiratory virus season is in full force. The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing, while COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory viral illnesses are also rising. Rob Stein
What the new medical debt-credit report rule could mean for patients, health industry The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's move could lead to providers seeking high payments before treatment, an economist warns. A health scholar says it could protect patients' financial futures. Obed Manuel
