The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts. Pien Huang
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who's in the hospital, cancels trip to Brussels Austin canceled the trip which was set up to meet with international leaders about the war in Ukraine. Austin returned to the hospital on Sunday with a bladder issue.
The secret to lasting love might just be knowing how to fight The Gottmans have been studying marriage and relationships for 40 years. In a new book, Fight Right, they explain how successful couples resolve their conflicts. Andee Tagle
Seattle P-Patch gardeners donated 33,000-plus pounds of produce to food banks in 2023 P-patch gardens in Seattle parks are more than a hobby: they’re a resource to feed some of the city’s hungriest people. Gardeners donated tens of thousands of pounds of organic fruits and vegetables to local food banks in 2023. Casey Martin
Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health A doctor argues that the current focus on fighting obesity with drugs like Ozempic ignores the bigger picture: We need a medical system and society that support healthy life habits. Lisa Doggett
Debate simmers over when doctors should declare brain death Bioethicists, doctors and lawyers are weighing whether to redefine how someone should be declared dead. A change in criteria for brain death could have wide-ranging implications for patients' care. Rob Stein
A tiny robot on the space station will simulate remote-controlled surgery up there A robotic assistant recently arrived at the International Space Station to perform a simulated surgery that will be controlled by a surgeon 250 miles away on Earth. Juliana Kim
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm immunocompromised. Will pills, gargles and sprays fend off COVID? People who are immunocompromised continue to worry about COVID. A raft of products promise protection. Is there any evidence they can protect from infection or lessen severity of disease? Jonathan Lambert
Research at the heart of a federal case against the abortion pill has been retracted A research paper that raises questions about the safety of abortion has been retracted. The research is cited in a federal judge's ruling about the abortion pill mifepristone. Selena Simmons-Duffin
