She invited her friends to come together to make her casket Friends gathered at a weaver's studio in Massachusetts to help MaddyChristine Hope Brokopp make her casket. Nic Neves
Why scientists are nervous about fungi They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them. Gabrielle Emanuel
Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition. Malaka Gharib
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pien Huang
Boiling milk and worrying about the Iran war: A New Year dawns in Sri Lanka In Sri Lanka, Buddhists and Hindus marked their New Year on Tuesday while a war thousands of miles away is making itself felt. Diaa Hadid
RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing In his first appearance this year, the health secretary is taking questions on his record on health, including his controversial moves on vaccines. Will Stone
A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers Without qualified interpreters at doctors' offices, non-English speakers can face bad — even fatal — health outcomes. A hospital in rural Colorado is training its existing bilingual staff to address the service gap. Halle Zander
Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers. Pien Huang
Fela Kuti is the first African artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Ian Brennan
