Shifting medical guidelines suggest delaying gender-affirming procedures for minors, while a landmark malpractice suit highlights legal risks in underage surgeries.

• Plastic Surgeons’ Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19 — The New York Times Health -
• Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor — The New York Times Health -

A concerning potential resurgence of neglected tropical diseases in Africa is feared, following significant cuts to US aid that disrupted prevention and treatment efforts.

• ‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear — The New York Times Health -

Internal dissent within the N.I.H. sees an employee seeking whistle-blower protection after criticizing administration research cuts, while H.H.S. plans to expand faith-based addiction programs for the homeless.

• N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Seeks Whistle-Blower Protection — The New York Times Health -
• H.H.S. to Expand Faith-Based Addiction Programs for Homeless — The New York Times Health -

Recent research unveils a surprising link, indicating that a father's interaction, rather than a mother's, significantly influences a child's long-term heart health.

• Research Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health — The New York Times Health -