Remembering David Botstein, a gene-mapping pioneer, and Paula Doress-Worters, a co-author of 'Our Bodies, Ourselves,' highlights their profound contributions to medical science and women's health advocacy.

• David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83 — The New York Times Health -
• Paula Doress-Worters, an Author of ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies at 87 — The New York Times Health -

An unprecedented meningitis outbreak in Britain, traced to a nightclub in Canterbury, has prompted widespread alarm following two fatalities and numerous cases, particularly among students.

• An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain — The New York Times Health -

New Mexico stands out as an Obamacare success story, achieving record enrollments despite a national decline in sign-ups after federal subsidy expirations, showcasing a unique regional outcome.

• How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story — The New York Times Health -

An editor shares a personal journey of cancer surgery with readers, reflecting on overcoming shyness to openly discuss serious disease and its impact.

• Why I Decided to Share My Cancer Surgery With Times Readers — The New York Times Health -