RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans’ medical records for clues on autism and vaccines
U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans’ medical records, in a quest…
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admin Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production
A case of flesh-eating New World screwworm has been detected in South Texas, the US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.…
Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk
You don’t have to wait on regulatory agencies to prevent deadly foodborne illnesses. Experts share what to do and how…
Rubio says Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could end up being treated in US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Americans who test positive for Ebola while under observation at a…
Americans of all political stripes want to regulate ultraprocessed foods. Is anyone listening?
Leading scientists and nonprofits who say they — and the public — are fed up with regulatory inaction back a…
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from…
Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think
Women often apologize when there is nothing to apologize for. But do women need to apologize less — or should…
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
Several Americans who were exposed to a rare strain of hantavirus on board a cruise ship this spring have returned…
Students learn less when they use tech. So why do schools keep giving kids devices?
Many parents know they should limit kids’ screen time at home. Teachers, however, may not set those rules, and their…
A baby died in this neurosurgeon’s arms. What happened next changed everything we know about inflammation
A neurosurgeon in training couldn’t shake the sense of loss after after a baby died in his arms despite attempts…