Former UW Medicine fertility doctor accused of using his sperm to inseminate California patient UW Medicine notified IVF patients that a former physician is facing allegations he artificially inseminated a patient with his own sperm. Diana Opong
Big city mosquitoes are a big problem — and now a big target Africa's cities have become home to an invasive, malaria-carrying mosquito. New research suggests vulnerabilities that could be exploited to take on the disease-bearing insects. Ari Daniel
A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries A study suggests that deep brain stimulation can improve focus and attention in people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. This could offer a path for those living with debilitating impairments. Jon Hamilton
Hackers break into Fred Hutch computer network, patients warned to watch accounts The cancer center says it detected unauthorized activity Nov. 19. It's now telling patients to monitor their bank statements and credit reports. Paige Browning
Waiting for water: It's everywhere in this Colombian city — except in the pipes The country is rich in water resources. Yet many people in the city of Santa Marta struggle to get enough to meet daily needs. They improvise, strategize — and rely on a tangle of 1-inch pipes. Ben de la Cruz
Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called Project UnLonely shows how creative expression can foster friendships. Allison Aubrey
Avoid cantaloupe unless you know its origins, CDC warns amid salmonella outbreak At least 117 people in 34 states have gotten sick from salmonella infections. U.S. health officials believe two brands of cantaloupe — and dozens of fruit cups and medleys — may have been the cause. Emily Olson
Bringing up a baby can be a tough and lonely job. Here's a solution: alloparents "Allo" is Greek for "other." Alloparents are helpful relatives and neighbors. In a study from Congo, babies had 8 alloparents on average. Perhaps the self-reliant nuclear family is a societal misstep. Michaeleen Doucleff
On World AIDS Day, we hear from a man who's spent 40 years caring for people with HIV In this week's StoryCorps, a conversation with a caregiver who has been working with AIDS patients for four decades.
Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking. Will Stone
