Health It's a virus you may not have heard of. Here's why scientists are worried about it Case counts for Oropouche virus are still low but rising dramatically. What's going on? And then there's a study that raises the possibility that insect bites aren't the only way the virus can spread. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Health Drugmakers and pharmacists battle over who gets to make obesity drugs The pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight-loss meds push to prevent compounding pharmacies from making cheaper copies. They argue they can keep up with demand on their own. Sydney Lupkin
Business The FDA says it found bacteria and a 'mold-like' substance at a Tom's of Maine plant The agency is requiring Tom's to submit several documents, including assessments and remediation plans for its operations, contamination hazards, testing methods and more. Ayana Archie
Health Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid In announcing his pick, Trump said Oz will work closely with RFK, Jr. "to take on the illness industrial complex." Oz, a celebrity physician, ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Diane Webber
Health Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydration Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They're changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs. Jackie Fortiér
Health We've got a lot of ways to go: Thoughts on World Toilet Day On November 19, the United Nations wants toilets to be top of mind — and they don't mean for the Property Brothers on a bathroom reno episode. Here's why toilets get their own international day. Marc Silver
Politics Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including ban on pills to end pregnancy The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of access. The Associated Press
National A more severe strain of mpox has been detected in the U.S. for the first time The patient was traveling from East Africa, where the mpox disease is endemic. The CDC says the strain does not present a high risk to the general population. Ayana Archie
Health Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor. Rob Stein
Health Philadelphia criticized for how it's spending millions from opioid lawsuits Philadelphia has disputed a state ruling that it should not have spent money from opioid-related legal settlements on home repairs and small businesses in an area ravaged by the drug epidemic. Emily Rizzo Sammy Caiola
