Health How I broke free from codependency -- and learned the meaning of loving relationships "I thought: if I just helped my friends, colleagues and neighbors, maybe I’d get the connection I craved in love, work and life," writes journalist Gina Ryder. Gina Ryder
Health Whatever happened to ... the family who lost it all? Spoiler alert: It's a happy ending With no work, home, car or food due to the pandemic, the couple in Sao Paolo, Brazil, struggled to survive. Then they got a tiny house. How are they doing today? Jill Langlois
Health The deadly listeria outbreak in the U.S. has worsened An additional six people have died as the toll from contamination at a single Boar's Head plant becomes the worst listeria outbreak since 2011. Listeria is a bacterial, food-borne illness. Yuki Noguchi Michel Martin
Health Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America. Here are some tips to protect yourself. Maria Godoy
Politics Trump said he'd vote for abortion rights in Florida. His campaign says not so fast In an interview with NBC News, former President Donald Trump — the Republican nominee — indicated he will vote in favor of abortion rights in his home state of Florida, where it's on the ballot. Sarah McCammon
Health Health experts worry about the spread of bird flu during this fair season The Indiana State Fair is exhibiting prize dairy cows, amid the threat of bird flu that has been detected in cattle from 13 states. Ben Thorp
National Critics wary as China promises tighter fentanyl controls Chinese factories churn out many of the chemicals used to make fentanyl that kills 70,000 people each year in the U.S. China's government says new regulations are coming but critics are skeptical. Brian Mann
Health Insurance refused to pay for a Wisconsin woman's abortion, even when her life was at risk It turns out a federal law was being misapplied.
Health IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain Women have been complaining that doctors don't warn them how much an IUD insertion can hurt — or offer pain relief. Now the CDC is recommending that doctors do more to help. Sarah Boden
Food 9 people have died in connection to the listeria outbreak among Boar's Head products The Boar's head recall was first issued in July and linked to a ready-to-eat liverwurst product. The recall has since expanded to includes products such as sliced ham varieties, sausages and loaves. Ayana Archie
