Health

This Is Fine
You Probably Aren’t Going to Get the Plague
The death of a lab worker in Russia has authorities looking at whether plague played a role. Even if it did, though, the odds of it spreading are very low.
Emily Mullin


Flip the Switch
Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes
Jorge Garay

Staying Busy
The Ovary Is Surprisingly Active After Menopause. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why
Kristen V. Brown

Danger Zone
The World Forgot About Ebola. The Organization Fighting It Has Never Been More Worried
Isabella Ward

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Decisions, Decisions
Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Parents of Immunocompromised Kids to Make Hard Choices
Emily Mullin

You’re Kidneying Me
A Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient
Emily Mullin



Meal Deal
From Salmonella Eggs to Diarrhea Lettuce, Why This Has Been a Sick Hot American Summer
Kate Taylor and Emily Mullin




