Health Scientific journal retracts three papers on MDMA use in therapy This retraction comes just days after the Food and Drug Administration rejected the use of the psychedelic drug to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Health WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern' "What we’re seeing is tip of the iceberg" because of weaknesses in the surveillance system, says Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of the WHO emergency committee. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health A woman's death after stillbirth is a reminder of the U.S.'s maternal mortality issue Krystal Anderson died of sepsis a few days after giving birth to a stillborn baby. It was her second bout of maternal sepsis. Even though she was in the care of specialists, she died. Bek Shackelford
Health Hospitals struggle after hackers target a blood donation center Hospitals across the southeastern United States are struggling in the wake of a cyberattack on a regional blood donation service. Jenna McLaughlin
Health Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment) Before the baby comes along, expecting parents should have a conversation about how they will divide the household labor — and any anticipated child care needs. Andee Tagle
Health Her son died of an overdose in his dorm room. Where was the Narcan? Drug overdoses on college campuses are not tracked, and rarely publicized, as colleges cite health privacy laws. But advocates are working to make overdose reversal treatment widely available on campus. Yuki Noguchi
Politics Arizona certifies abortion access measure for the November ballot The Arizona secretary of state's office says that it had certified enough signatures for the coalition supporting the ballot measure in order to put the question before voters. The Associated Press
Health Mpox outbreak grows in Africa On Tuesday, it's expected that Africa CDC will announce that Mpox is a health emergency of "continental" concern. An outbreak in the DRC has spread to four countries that have never had Mpox. Gabrielle Emanuel
Health Neurologist struggles with mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis New drugs offer some hope of slowing the disease's progression, but they come with potentially serious side effects, cost a lot of money and don't offer a cure.
Health How to know if you're healthy Science writer Helen Thomson wondered whether traditional health metrics — body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol — provide a full picture.
