A promising genetic treatment tailor-made for a baby born with a rare disorder For the first time, doctors have created a customized treatment using the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR to treat a baby with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder. Rob Stein
From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American 'epidemic' Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in How to Be Well. Tonya Mosley
AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit Customers are encouraged to stop using several eye irritation products, including gels and artificial tears. Alana Wise
One woman's fight to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities After her dreams of becoming a doctor were denied, one California woman is working to make the profession more accessible to those with disabilities. Kristin Wright
Perimenopause symptoms can be a drag. Here's when to seek treatment From headaches and fatigue to hair loss and sleep troubles, the symptoms marking the transition to menopause can overlap with other conditions. Here's what to know and how to get help. Katia Riddle
The all-female free divers of Jeju Island have a 'superpower' in their genes The all-female Korean Haenyeo divers show genetic adaptations to cold-water diving involving their blood pressure and cold tolerance. "It's like a superpower," says one of the researchers. Ari Daniel
A Texas abortion ban sponsor aims to clarify when doctors can do the procedure Since abortion became almost entirely illegal in Texas in 2021, the state has seen a significant rise in the number of women who die in pregnancy or after giving birth. A new bill aims to change that. Katia Riddle
RFK Jr. faces criticism from Congress about budget cuts to science and health care On Wednesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifys before the House Appropriations committee in the morning and the Senate HELP committee hearing in the evening. Selena Simmons-Duffin
The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water Federal rules to reduce the levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are getting delayed. Pien Huang
Under pressure, HHS reinstates hundreds of occupational health workers The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is restoring several programs and bringing back the staffers who run them, but much of the agency's work is still on the chopping block. Will Stone
