LA is seeing cases of dengue, the range of which may be growing due to climate change Los Angeles County has reported eight cases of locally acquired dengue fever in the past few months; the first ever occurred last year. Climate change probably played a role. Alejandra Borunda
1 dead, dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died, federal health officials said. The Associated Press
New research links chickenpox and shingles virus to dementia For a long time, scientists assumed the virus that causes both chickenpox and shingles stayed dormant in the body after infection. But new evidence suggests the shingles virus may be linked to dementia.
Why this country is seeing a 'staggering' increase in the number of rapes New reports from Physicians for Human Rights and Doctors Without Borders document a "massive influx" of sexual violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. What can be done to stop it? Gabrielle Emanuel
A divided country agrees: The election is stressing everyone out A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines. Katia Riddle
What your mammogram can tell you about your cardiovascular health Some clinics will now check your breast scan for arterial calcification, which can be a sign of heart disease risk. But questions remain about the approach. Michelle Andrews
As Ukraine's birth rate plunges, here's what one doctor is doing to reverse the trend Ukraine is suffering from more than a Russian invasion. Births have plummeted. But many families with help from the government and doctors are trying to buck the trend and have a child in wartime. Ashley Westerman
She was terrified waiting for surgery. Then her anesthesiologist began to sing As Samantha Hodge-Williams waited on the operating table for emergency surgery, she felt alone and scared. Then the anesthesiologist appeared. Laura Kwerel
How a hospital avoided removing organs from living donor Recent allegations have raised questions about the activities of groups charged with retrieving organs for transplantation.
This farmer 'planted blindly' in a changing climate. A weather app came to his rescue “I kept on guessing and just taking risks,” says farmer Stephen Nzioka of Kenya. A weekly text message has been a game changer as he copes with a changing climate. Ari Daniel