A significant medical advancement sees a new gene therapy enabling children with a rare form of deafness to hear, marking a first-of-its-kind treatment approved by the FDA.

• New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear — The New York Times Health -

New research indicates a positive trend with youth suicides declining after the creation of a national hotline, particularly in states actively utilizing the 988 crisis line.

• Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline — The New York Times Health -

Health Secretary Kennedy's congressional testimony on health policy was marked by a combative, defensive, yet occasionally contrite demeanor as he navigated various political pressures.

• Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line — The New York Times Health -