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Casey Means left mainstream medicine. She could soon be in a position to change it as the next U.S. surgeon general. View original article Contributor: Elana Gordon, Reena Flores, Juliet Eilperin, Sam Bair, Lynh Bui, Alisa Shodiyev Kaff, Rachel Roubein

A trailblazer for women in medicine, she dedicated her career to teaching mothers and medical professionals about the benefits of breastfeeding. View original article Contributor: Praveena Somasundaram

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

Steven J. Hatfill has been ousted from his role at the federal health agency charged with preparing for disasters such as pandemics and biological attacks. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican seeking election to the U.S. Senate, filed suit against Tylenol’s maker and its former parent company barely a month after President Donald Trump warned pregnant women not to take the painkiller. View original article Contributor: Daniel Gilbert