Mt. Everest is plagued by garbage. These Nepali women are transforming it into crafts They're turning cast-off climbing ropes into handmade crafts. It's part of a fledgling effort in Nepal to repurpose mountain waste and provide economic opportunity. Tanka Dhakal
How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment. The U.S., meanwhile, focused on drug busts and tough crime laws. Overdose deaths keep rising catastrophically. Brian Mann
The science of IVF: What to know about Alabama's 'extrauterine children' ruling Why are so many frozen embryos created? And how is the Alabama Supreme Court ruling likely to affect IVF in the future? Here's what you need to know. Maria Godoy
Hey, guys, wanna know how to diaper a baby or make a ponytail? Try the School for Men An innovative program in Colombia gives men a chance to master the skills needed to be a hands-on dad — and become closer to their kids along the way. Ben de la Cruz
Clues to a better understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome emerge from a major study After seven years of research, the findings shed light on the long-neglected illness. Scientists say the results could lead to future trials for potential treatments. Will Stone
Obstetricians in states where abortion is mostly illegal face huge amounts of stress A study shows that abortion restrictions take a toll — not only on women who can't access the procedure — but also on obstetricians who feel they can't provide the care patients need. Katia Riddle
After siding with Alabama ruling that embryos are children, Haley defends IVF access Nikki Haley agreed with an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that said frozen embryos are considered children. But Thursday, she also reiterated that fertility treatments should not be taken away. Lexie Schapitl
They came to clinics in Mexico for cosmetic surgery and got a deadly fungal meningitis The risks of medical tourism are depicted in a study of U.S patients who traveled to two clinics for procedures like tummy tucks and butt lifts — and were exposed to a virulent fungal meningitis. Melody Schreiber
A hospital is suing to move a quadriplegic 18-year-old to a nursing home. She says no The young North Carolina woman has refused to go to a nursing home in another state. While she wants to leave the hospital, she asks to live in her own home, close to family and her school. Joseph Shapiro
An ambitious NIH study has brought new attention to chronic fatigue syndrome Long COVID has brought new attention to how complex chronic illnesses can develop in the aftermath of a viral infection. Prior research may help forward clinical trials to test possible treatments. Will Stone
