WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters The World Health Organization has asked China to provide data on a spike in pneumonia and bacterial lung infections in children there. The Associated Press
Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved. Will Stone
Sweet potato memories: love 'em, rely on 'em ... hate 'em Three Africans ponder the tuber. "There is simply no bad way to prepare sweet potatoes," writes a Zimbabwean. They fueled a Ugandan for his 8-mile run to school. But for one Kenyan they're a big yuck.
Salty much? These brain cells decide when tasty becomes blech Scientists say two separate brain circuits control how much salt we consume. Jon Hamilton
Have a hara hachi bu Thanksgiving. Healthy tips for not busting your gut ‘Some really fascinating research shows that even two to five minutes of walking right after a meal will dramatically decrease your blood sugar level, so you have less of a spike.’ John O'Brien
Rosalynn Carter left a legacy of mental health journalism, including at KUOW The late Rosalynn Carter was a fierce advocate for mental health. A program she founded at the Carter Center provides resources and support to help journalists improve their coverage of mental health and mental illnesses. KUOW's Deborah Wang and Liz Jones were two of the program's fellows. Liz Jones
What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Another Ozempic side effect? Facing the holidays with no appetite Weight-loss medications tamp down hunger — often dramatically — causing some people to lose the pleasure of communing over food at a festive family meal. Yuki Noguchi
Trump, 77, issues letter lauding his health and weight loss on Biden's 81st birthday The report, signed by Trump's personal physician, says the GOP frontrunner has lost weight. But it didn't say whether he weighs the same as Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, as Trump has claimed. Emily Olson
COVID is still around and there are precautions to take over the holidays As the country enters its fourth holiday season with COVID-19, experts offer advice about how Americans should navigate the risks, and what precautions still make sense. Will Stone
