In 2023 fentanyl overdoses ravaged the U.S. and fueled a new culture war fight Fentanyl fueled unprecedented carnage with 112,000 fatal overdoses. The nation is increasingly divided over how to respond. Brian Mann
What is hospice care? 6 myths about this end-of-life option Recently ex-President Jimmy Carter went into hospice, which often is for patients in the last stages of incurable diseases. Contrary to popular belief, starting hospice doesn't mean giving up on life. Diba Mohtasham
Concern grows over infectious disease outbreaks in Gaza The war between Israel and Hamas has devastated Gaza's health infrastructure and overwhelmed the remaining hospitals. Health professionals are growing concerned about infectious disease outbreaks. Ari Daniel
Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters. Anas Baba
Virtual reality gives a boost to the 'lazy eye' To treat amblyopia, or lazy eye, doctors typically prescribe a patch to cover the stronger eye and make the brain learn to work with the weaker one. Virtual reality offers a new approach. Anna Marie Yanny
'Jane Roe' is anonymous no more. The very public fight against abortion bans in 2023 As the first full year since Roe v. Wade was overturned closes, the abortion landscape in the U.S. has changed legally, politically and medically. Sarah McCammon
Iowa, Nebraska won't participate in U.S. food assistance program for kids this summer The federal program gives $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to help with food costs while school is out. A Democratic Iowa lawmaker called it a "cruel and short-sighted decision." The Associated Press
Alabama mom is 1-in-a-million, delivering two babies, from two uteruses, in two days Kelsey Hatcher, 32, was born with a double uterus, which made it possible for her to deliver two babies, from two uteri on two separate days. Dustin Jones
FDA says watch out for fake Ozempic, a diabetes drug used by many for weight loss Thousands of fake units of the drug have been seized by the FDA, which is working alongside the manufacturer to test the counterfeit products for safety concerns. Dustin Jones
A next big ballot fight over abortion could come to Arizona Abortion access advocates are collecting signatures needed to put a measure on Arizona's 2024 ballot. Democrats hope the initiative could drive turnout in the swing state. Ximena Bustillo
