Talking About Periods in Public
Five people tackle the taboo of periods, simply by talking about them out in the open.
Health & Safety
Reporter's Notebook: Theranos And The Mysterious Walgreens Fire Alarm
A journalist interviewing patients about medical tests that supposedly required only a few drops of blood ran into trouble with representatives from Theranos, the company behind the technology.
Justices Appear Skeptical Of Calif. Law Challenged By Anti-Abortion Centers
The high court heard arguments on whether anti-abortion pregnancy centers, which can often appear to be abortion clinics, have to disclose more fully what they are, as required by California law.
Civil Rights Chief At HHS Defends The Right To Refuse Care On Religious Grounds
Roger Severino created a new division in the Department of Health And Human Services to guard the religious rights of health care workers. That worries some advocates for women and LGBTQ people.
Taste Buds Dull As People Gain Weight. Now Scientists Think They Know Why
Doctors have known that as people pack on the pounds, their sense of taste diminishes. New research in mice helps explain what's going on: Inflammation brought on by obesity may be killing taste buds.
Shingles Is Nasty, And The New Vaccine Works Well. Why Do Adults Avoid Shots?
Beyond annual flu shots, older adults need protection against shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, federal health officials say. But many aren't getting vaccinated.
How Happy Is The Country With The Biggest Gains In Happiness?
Togo ranked last in 2015's World Happiness Report. This year, it moved up 17 spots — the most improved country in the world. What's the perspective from the ground?
WATCH: How A Tick Digs Its Hooks Into You
See how a tick sinks its hooks into a human for a long meal. And find out the best way to remove it.
Are There Risks From Secondhand Marijuana Smoke? Early Science Says Yes
Now that marijuana is legal in more than 20 states, we all may be exposed to more marijuana on the street. Researchers warn that secondhand smoke from pot poses risks to the heart, lungs and arteries.
Mississippi Governor Signs Nation's Toughest Abortion Ban Into Law
The state's only clinic that does abortions has filed a lawsuit in response to the new law, which bans abortion after 15 weeks of gestation.