Why this neurosurgeon chose to stay in his beloved Gaza — and why he left Since boyhood, Husam Abukhedeir wanted to become a doctor and serve his people. He overcome obstacles to get his medical credentials and practiced neurosurgery at Al-Shifa Hospital. Then came the war. Farah Yousry
Congressional Democrats tell Biden to do more on abortion after Ohio woman's arrest A new letter to President Biden spearheaded by the Democratic Women's Caucus references the case of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who faced felony charges after suffering a miscarriage last year. Sarah McCammon
Your appendix is not, in fact, useless. This anatomy professor explains A sudden appendectomy as a child made Heather Smith curious about what the appendix is for and why it gets inflamed. Now as an anatomy researcher, she's finding answers. Selena Simmons-Duffin
With opioid deaths soaring, Biden administration will widen access to methadone Bureaucratic hurdles mean just one-in-five people with opioid addiction get access to medication that could help them. The White House says new rules will help. Brian Mann
The EPA is proposing that 'forever chemicals' be considered hazardous substances A study by the U.S. Geological Survey found that the man-made chemicals are present in nearly half the country's tap water supply. Ayana Archie
The breast cancer burden in lower income countries is even worse than we thought The World Health Organization has just released the latest worldwide statistics of the global burden of cancer. Here are five takeaways from WHO's top expert on cancer. Nurith Aizenman
The fight over banning menthol cigarettes has a long history steeped in race Black smokers make up menthol tobacco's largest market, and have the highest rates of lung cancer. But the fight over banning menthol is a complex and divisive issue in the Black community. Yuki Noguchi
Potentially deadly fungus found at Seattle hospital. What to know before you panic Four people with links to Kindred Hospital Seattle have tested positive for a potentially deadly, drug-resistant fungus. But you should read on before you panic. Katie Campbell
Syphilis cases rise to their highest levels since the 1950s, CDC says Cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022, according to the CDC. Rates increased among all age groups, including newborns, and in all regions of the country. Diba Mohtasham
What to know about Elon Musk's Neuralink, which put an implant into a human brain "Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than a speed typist or auctioneer," Musk said as he announced the step. "That is the goal." Bill Chappell
