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Mr. Means quietly departed his federal role about a month ago. His sister has been nominated for surgeon general. View original article Contributor: Benjamin Mueller

The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies. View original article Contributor: Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz

The lawsuit follows claims by President Trump that linked use by pregnant women of acetaminophen to autism, a connection that is unproven. View original article Contributor: Rebecca Robbins, Azeen Ghorayshi and J. David Goodman

Tim Andrews, 67, lived with a genetically modified organ longer than any other recipient. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes

The agency has lost a third of its work force this year. The Trump administration maintains that the losses are necessary, but critics say that there is no real plan, only animosity. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen

Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children. View original article Contributor: Stephanie Nolen

Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia. View original article Contributor: Gina Kolata

In a first, Colorado will cap the price of Enbrel, an arthritis drug. Using patent tactics, the drugmaker Amgen has aggressively blocked competition for it. View original article Contributor: Rebecca Robbins

After a quiet summer, the virus is hitting poultry flocks hard in the run-up to the holidays — and in the midst of a federal government shutdown. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes and Apoorva Mandavilli