Help is growing for the heavy emotional toll cancer takes on young men Coping with cancer and its aftermath isn't easy for anyone. But men tend to isolate more, seek less support and, alarmingly, die earlier than women. Young survivors are working to change that. Yuki Noguchi Play AudioListen 5 mins
The hidden costs of cutting Medicaid Cutting Medicaid can seem like an easy way to slash the budget. But, the costs can spread to all of us. Emily Crawford
Why lung cancer is a 'hidden epidemic' in this part of the world Rates of the world's deadliest cancer appear to be low in sub-Saharan Africa. But that statistic is masking the scope of the disease, doctors say. Simar Bajaj
Women who have experienced stalking have a higher risk of heart disease, study shows A big, new study shows women who are victims of stalking are at significantly higher risk of heart disease. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 3 mins
The emotional impact of cancer on men Coping with cancer and its aftermath isn't easy for anyone. But men tend to fare worse emotionally and physically. They isolate more, seek less support and, alarmingly, die earlier. Yuki Noguchi Play AudioListen 5 mins
What's the deal with claims that birth control is dangerous? Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the treatments get such a bad reputation and do alternatives work? Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 4 mins
Chikungunya outbreak in China More than 8,000 have been infected, prompting the government to institute COVID-like restrictions Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 3 mins
A word is born -- and critiqued: 'healthocide' This week a new word made its public debut. With an increase in attacks on health care facilities and personnel, the goal of this coinage is to spark outrage and outcry. But the reaction is mixed. Ari Daniel
Trump administration cuts McGruff the Crime Dog's fentanyl campaign The National Crime Prevention Council is questioning federal cuts to McGruff the Crime Dog's campaign to sniff out fake pills. The group says McGruff's work that started in 1980 isn't over. Kristin Wright
Trans people in WA prisons say gender-affirming care lacks, despite court-backed improvement plan About 300 people currently incarcerated in Washington identify as trans or non-binary. The state corrections department is under a court-backed plan to improve their access to gender-affirming care, which has often been sidelined or delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles. Eilís O'Neill
